Some cases result from scarring of the eyelid caused by chemical and thermal burns, trauma, skin cancers, or previous eyelid surgery. Prior to surgery, the eye can be protected by taping the lower lid down and using lubricating drops and ointment. In some cases, sutures can be placed through the lower eyelid until more definitive surgery can be performed. You may have a patch overnight and then will commonly use an antibiotic ointment for about a week. After your eyelids heal, your eye will feel comfortable and you will not longer have the risk of corneal scarring, infection, and loss of vision.
Causes of Ectropion
The common Causes of Ectropion :
Mechanical
Allergic
With pregnancy, the cervix tends to evert, making the ectropion larger.
Trauma (through intercourse, tampon insertion, foreign objects in the vagina, or speculum insertion)
Scarring
Congenital
Facial nerve palsy
Symptoms of Ectropion
Some Symptoms of Ectropion :
Dryness or redness
Sagging skin around the eyes
Sensitivity to light and wind
Eyelid turns outward
Excessive tearing
Redness of the lid and white part of the eye
Treatment of Ectropion
Artificial tears and lubricating ointments
Surgery may restore the normal position of the eyelid and improve these symptoms.
A protective eye shield worn at night to prevent drying
Surgery to repair the involved muscles and tendons of the eyelid
If the ectropion is minor, simply an undesirable cosmetic affect and not causing any clinical signs no treatment is necessary.
To be applied together with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
as the main treatment when the ectropion comes to a terminal stage that none of conventional treatments is applicable.
Juliet Cohen writes articles on
diseases and conditions and
skin disorders.
