Ectropian

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

Outwards turning of the eyelid, exposing the conjunctiva

Question 2

Differential diagnoses

Answer 2

• facial nerve palsy

• scarring from trauma

Question 3

Signs

Answer 3

• droopy, downwards lid

• red

• dry / inflamed skin around eyes

• tears running down face

Question 4

Symptoms

Answer 4

• gritty sensation

• blurry vision

Question 5

Pathogenesis

Answer 5

• age related weakening of eyelid structures

• facial nerve palsy (bells palsy)

• cicatricial ectropion from trauma

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

• artificial tears

• surgery for persistent cases