Synonyms in a broader sense inward inversion of the eyelid edges, malposition of the eyelid from the eye Definition Entropion is a malpositioning of the eyelid, more precisely an inward reversal of it, so that the lashes drag on the cornea (so-called trichiasis). The disease occurs mainly at an advanced age (entropion senile), but can … Entropion – The inversion of the eyelid
How is entropion treated? In the case of a slight entropion that occurs only temporarily, the eyelid can be put under tension with an adhesive tape on the lower eyelid, so that the edge turns outwards and is brought back into the correct position. Another possibility that is only minimally operative would be the so-called … How is entropion treated? | Entropion – The inversion of the eyelid
What are the causes of entropion? The cause is usually an imbalance between the traction force of the eyelid closing muscles and the eyelid opener. In entropion senile there is an increased muscle tension (muscle tone) of the muscle orbicularis oculi. Other causes can also be a chronic eyelid spasm (blepharospasm) and scars of the … What are the causes of entropion? | Entropion – The inversion of the eyelid
