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Entropion Flashcards

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What is entropion

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  1. Inward turning of lower eyelid
  2. Lid may be turned in all the time or may turn inwards when patient blinks forcibly
    *common in elderly, rarely congenital
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What causes entropion

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  1. Degeneration of the lid fascia
  2. Due to extensive scarring of the conjunctive and tarsal plates
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What are the signs of entropion

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  1. Irritation
  2. Discomfort
  3. FB sensation
  4. Redness f sclera
  5. Pain
  6. Trichiasis (eyelashes grow towards eye)
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What is the treatment of entropion

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  1. Artificial tears
  2. Surgery if lashes are rubbing on cornea
  3. Botox injection is temporary
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What is the prognosis of entropion

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  1. Damage the cornea
  2. Infections
  3. Vision loss
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