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Eyelid Malpositions
Eyelid Malpositions
The eyelids can occasionally assume unnatural or incorrect positions. When the eyelid turns out, it is called an ectropion. When the eyelid turns in, it is called an entropion. When the eyelid turns in, the eyelashes can rub on the cornea and cause great discomfort and the potential for infection and ulceration of the cornea. When the eyelid turns out, constant irritation may result from the eye being too exposed. In both cases, the tears may not be able to find their way to the drains in the eyelid. Both of these problems can be corrected with simple surgical procedures.
The surgery for correcting the eyelids is done under local anesthesia and involves tightening and repositioning the eyelid while restoring balance to the muscles and tendons. There are several tiny stitches that are placed that will dissolve over the first one to two weeks. These procedures are usually covered by insurance.
