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Entropion
Entropion, a condition in which lower eyelid turns inward due to which lashes start rubbing against the eye surface. As eyelid is counted as thinnest part of the skin, so it stretches easily. The condition can be congenital. The condition is rare in Europe and North America. Certain health conditions like chemical burn, infection with trachoma, etc increases the risk of Entropion.
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Aging is considered as one of the main cause of the condition. Scarring inside the eyelid, weakening of the muscle around the eye, spasm, infection, etc. are other main causes of the condition.
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The common symptoms are:
- Sagging skin around the eye
- Pain and redness in the eye
- Sensitivity to wind and light
- Decreased vision when cornea gets damaged
- Excessive tearing
It is not necessary that if a person experiences all these symptoms, he is suffering from Entropion.
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It is necessary to treat the condition, or else eye ulcer takes place. Artificial tears are used for preventing dryness and keeping the cornea lubricated. Surgery is performed for correcting the position of the eyelids. When surgery is performed the eyelid turns outward to its original position, thus protecting the eye and improving symptoms of Entropion. |
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