Reconstructive Procedures

Entropion/Ectropion Repair

ENTROPION REPAIR

Entropion occurs most commonly as a result of aging. Infection and scarring inside the eyelid are other causes of entropion. When the eyelid turns inward, the eyelashes and skin rub against the eye, making it red, irritated, watery and sensitive to light and wind. If entropion is not treated, an infection may develop on the clear surface of the eye called the cornea.

With surgery, the eyelid can be turned outward to its normal position, protecting the eye and improving the symptoms.

ENTROPION BEFORE AND AFTER

ECTROPION REPAIR

Patients with ectropion have a sagging lower eyelid that leaves the eye exposed and dry. It is caused by a lack of tone of the delicate muscles that hold the lid taut against the eye. Excessive tearing is common with ectropion, but wiping the tears away only causes the lid to sag more. Ectropion is most common among people over the age of 60.

The irritation can be temporarily relieved with artificial tears and ointments to lubricate the eye; however, surgery to tighten the lid is usually necessary to correct this problem.

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BEFORE & AFTER ECTROPION

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