Cosmetic Eye Surgery

Eyelid Laxity

Overview

Ectropion is the medical term used to describe sagging and outward turning of the lower eyelid and eyelashes. The margin of the eyelid and the eyelashes revert (turn out) . This rubbing can lead to excessive tearing, crusting of the eyelid, mucous discharge and irritation of the eye.

Entropion is the medical term used to describe sagging and outward turning of the lower eyelid and eyelashes. The margin of the eyelid and the eyelashes invert (turn in) . This rubbing can lead to excessive tearing, crusting of the eyelid, mucous discharge and irritation of the eye.

Trichiasis is the medical term used for Lashes pointing to the eye Floppy Eyelid Syndrome is the medical term used for when the Eyelid spontaneously inverts.

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