entropion

Introduction

A turning inward of the eyelid

Etiology

• muscle spasm of lower lid

Clinical manifestations

• turning inward of the eyelid
• foreign body sensation
• irritation
• watery eyes

Management

• artificial tears
• lubricating ointment
• antibiotic (ophthalmic) if indicated
• consult to ophthalmology for surgery

More general terms

• sign/symptom
• eyelid disease

Additional terms

• ectropion