trichiasis

Introduction

A turning inward of the eyelashes

Etiology

• see eyelid disease (common age-related changes)

Clinical manifestations

• foreign body sensation
• irritation
• watery eyes

Management

• eyelash epilation (removal)
• electrolysis
• argon laser
• photocoagulation
• cryosurgery

More general terms

• sign/symptom
• eyelid disease