Entropion is the turning in of an edge of an eyelid. This causes the lashes to rub against the eye. It most often is seen on the lower eyelid.
Eyelid - entropion; Eye pain - entropion; Tearing - entropion
Entropion can be present at birth (congenital).
In babies, it rarely causes problems because the lashes are very soft and do not easily damage the eye. In older people, the condition is most often caused by a spasm or weakening of the muscles surrounding the lower part of the eye.
Another cause can be trachoma infection, which can lead to scarring of the inner side of the lid. This is rare in North America and Europe. However, trachoma scarring is one of the three leading causes of blindness in the world.
Risk factors for entropion are:
Symptoms include:
Artificial tears can keep the eye from becoming dry and may help you feel better. Surgery to correct the position of the eyelids works well in most cases.
Paul Phelps is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Phelps has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Entropion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Septoplasty, and Microvascular Decompression. He is licensed to treat patients in Illinois. Phelps is currently accepting new patients.
Michael Yoon is an Ophthalmologist in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Yoon has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Entropion. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Chalazion, Entropion, and Endoscopy. He is licensed to treat patients in Massachusetts and California. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.
Kaveh Vahdani practices in London, United Kingdom. Vahdani is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Entropion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Lacrimal Gland Tumor, Dacryoadenitis, Syringoma, and Stent Placement.
The outlook is most often good if the condition is treated before eye damage occurs.
Dry eye and irritation may increase the risk for:
Call your provider if:
If you have entropion, the following should be considered an emergency:
Most cases cannot be prevented. Treatment reduces the risk of complications.
See your provider if you have red eyes after visiting an area where there is trachoma (such as North Africa or South Asia).
Summary: The purpose of this study is to observe and report the effects of topical ophthalmic brimonidine in oculofacial plastic surgery.
Summary: Suture-less technique will be used in treatment for cicatricial upper eyelid entropion to detect its long-term efficacy
Published Date: October 10, 2020
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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