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Entropion is the
rolling inward of the lid margin towards the eye.
Causes
The most common cause of entropion
is a part of the aging process, particularly the tissues
supporting the lower eyelid.
Scars within surface of the eyelid
resulting from inflammation, chronic infections, or trauma
may lead to entropion as well. |
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Symptoms
The rubbing of the eyelashes
against the cornea and the membrane that encloses the
eye—conjunction—can lead to excessive tearing, crushing
of eyelid, sandy feeling, pain when exposed to bright
light, and blurring of vision.
In complicated cases, if cataract involves, it is advisable
to correct the lid abnormality first, before cataract
surgery.
Treatment
Surgery is needed to tighten the lower eyelid
and its muscular attachments which will restore some of
its elasticity and to reposition it.
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