Definition:
Entropion refers to a medical condition wherein the eyelids tend to fold inward. This situation can be very annoying since the eyelashes that rub against the cornea may cause friction and irritation.
Diagnosis:
The condition is diagnosed by physical eye examination.
Treatment:
Entropion can be treated by excising the excess skin of the outer eyelids.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of the condition are sensitivity to light, sagging of the skin surrounding the eye, redness and itchiness of the eye, frequent tearing and reduced vision.
Causes:
Entropion can either be caused by genetic mutations or a congenital birth defect. Trachoma infection can as well aggravate the presence of entropion.
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