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| Eyelid turning inwards (Entropion) |
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a weakening of the eyelid support system. The dynamic balance of muscles
in the eyelid becomes disturbed when the unstable eyelid rotates inwards
with the eyelashes and abrades the eye. Pain from the eyelashes
rubbing against the cornea can be severe. There is also a risk of
corneal infection which may lead to damaged vision. |
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Functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery rotates the lid margin back to a more
normal position by tightening both the tendons and sheath of the eyelid.
This can usually be carried out under a local anaesthetic. In less
common cases, Entropion can also affect the upper eyelid. When this
happens, grafting of tissue from donor sources is occasionally required.
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Before:
Right lower eyelid entropion- note how the eyelid rolling in
causes the eyelashes to abrade the surface of the eye
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After:
Post entropion repair. The eyelashes are in the normal anatomical
position. |
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