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Ectropion and entropion are two conditions which can affect the eyelids. Entropion is when the eyelid is inverted towards the eye, while ectropion is when the eyelid turns outwards from the eye. Both conditions can lead to the same symptoms, which include impaired vision, irritation of the eye, an aesthetically-unpleasant look, and general discomfort of the eye. Entropion Symptoms and Treatment Options As mentioned, entroption is when the eyelid is turned inwards. Commonly, this results in the eyelashes rubbing against the eyeball. In the vast majority of entropion cases, the eyelid affected is the lower eyelid, though it’s possible for the condition to affect the upper eyelid. Eyelid entropion has a variety of causes, including age, trauma, neurological conditions, and infection. The disease can also be congential, which means it’s a condition that people are born with. Because the eyelashes rub against the eyeball, patients with entropion often suffer from significant eyeball irritation, redness, tearing, and, in some severe cases, scratching or scarring of the cornea and vision loss. Entrpion can be permanently fixed through surgery. During entropion surgery, surgeons tighten the eyelid. In some cases, grafts may be needed to deal with scarring. Entropion surgery is an outpatient procedure, which allows for patients to return home almost immediately. As with other surgeries performed on or around the eye, patients can expect to have a black eye in the days following the procedure, though the bruising will quickly recede. Ectropion Symptoms and Treatment Options Patients with ectropion have eyelids that turn away from the eyeball, creating a sagging or drooping appearance. Because the eyelid is often drooping away from the eye, the eye is exposed to the elements, causing eye irritation, redness, tearing, and vision loss in extreme cases. Ectropion is normally caused by age. As a person ages, the eyelids tend to relax, leading to ectropion. Other causes for the condition include scarring, trauma, and facial palsy. Typically, the best way to treat ectropion is through surgery. The classic surgical technique is a method called tarsal strip method and canthoplasty. Patients who suffer from a specficic type of ectropion called cicatricialectropion may require a special surgery. Surgery that deals with cicatricialectropion adds additional skin to the lower eyelid. In certain cases, surgeons will use a skin flap from the upper eyelid to create a more even and matching look to the eyes. Like entropion surgery, ectropion surgery is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. No matter which surgery a patient receives, he or she should remember to be accompanied by a fellow adult the day of the procedure. The surgery patient will not be allowed to drive immediately after the surgery has been performed, so a friend or loved one is necessary to drive. Ectropion surgery patients will also experience a “black eye” in the days following the procedure, as well as swelling, irritation, tenderness, and general discomfort of the eye. These symptoms are only temporary, however, and should abate in the days and weeks following the surgery.

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Page 1: Eyelid ectropion and eyelid entropion

Ectropion and entropion are two conditions which can affect the eyelids. Entropion is when the eyelid is

inverted towards the eye, while ectropion is when the eyelid turns outwards from the eye. Both

conditions can lead to the same symptoms, which include impaired vision, irritation of the eye, an

aesthetically-unpleasant look, and general discomfort of the eye.

Entropion Symptoms and Treatment Options

As mentioned, entroption is when the eyelid is turned inwards. Commonly, this results in the eyelashes

rubbing against the eyeball. In the vast majority of entropion cases, the eyelid affected is the lower

eyelid, though it’s possible for the condition to affect the upper eyelid. Eyelid entropion has a variety of

causes, including age, trauma, neurological conditions, and infection. The disease can also be congential,

which means it’s a condition that people are born with.

Because the eyelashes rub against the eyeball, patients with entropion often suffer from significant

eyeball irritation, redness, tearing, and, in some severe cases, scratching or scarring of the cornea and

vision loss.

Entrpion can be permanently fixed through surgery. During entropion surgery, surgeons tighten the

eyelid. In some cases, grafts may be needed to deal with scarring. Entropion surgery is an outpatient

procedure, which allows for patients to return home almost immediately. As with other surgeries

performed on or around the eye, patients can expect to have a black eye in the days following the

procedure, though the bruising will quickly recede.

Ectropion Symptoms and Treatment Options

Patients with ectropion have eyelids that turn away from the eyeball, creating a sagging or drooping

appearance. Because the eyelid is often drooping away from the eye, the eye is exposed to the

elements, causing eye irritation, redness, tearing, and vision loss in extreme cases. Ectropion is normally

caused by age. As a person ages, the eyelids tend to relax, leading to ectropion. Other causes for the

condition include scarring, trauma, and facial palsy.

Typically, the best way to treat ectropion is through surgery. The classic surgical technique is a method

called tarsal strip method and canthoplasty. Patients who suffer from a specficic type of ectropion called

cicatricialectropion may require a special surgery. Surgery that deals with cicatricialectropion adds

additional skin to the lower eyelid. In certain cases, surgeons will use a skin flap from the upper eyelid to

create a more even and matching look to the eyes.

Like entropion surgery, ectropion surgery is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. No matter which

surgery a patient receives, he or she should remember to be accompanied by a fellow adult the day of

the procedure. The surgery patient will not be allowed to drive immediately after the surgery has been

performed, so a friend or loved one is necessary to drive.

Ectropion surgery patients will also experience a “black eye” in the days following the procedure, as well

as swelling, irritation, tenderness, and general discomfort of the eye. These symptoms are only

temporary, however, and should abate in the days and weeks following the surgery.