The point where the eyelid turns towards
the eye is an Entropion. It causes the eyelashes to rub against the front of
the eye (cornea). Irritation, pain and watering of the eye are the main
symptoms, and most commonly affected area is the lower eyelid.
If left untreated, the cornea may become damaged, and even a corneal
ulcer can develop. The cornea is vital for vision and a damaged cornea may
affect eyesight.
In the UK, Entropion mainly occurs in older
people, associated with weakness of the small muscles around the eyelid. The
main cause worldwide is due to trachoma. This is a common infection in tropical
countries, which affects the front of the eye.
If the cause is likely to be temporary, lubricating
eye ointment is often prescribed in the meantime to protect the cornea. If you
have a condition which is unlikely to recover by itself, you will be offered
surgery.
For more details you can read the
original article by Dr
Tim Kenny and Dr
Laurence Knott published on patient.co.uk.
Our eyes are very delicate organs,
and we should plan routine eye exams whether or not we notice any problems. An eye exam will not only pick up
vision problems but also early signs of disease, which if left untreated may
lead to serious problems.
By getting your eyes checked regularly,
you’ll be able to keep them healthy your whole life. Neglect can be costly! So
if you’re in the State of Florida, drop into your nearest
convenient location of 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore for a comprehensive eye
exam by an on-site Independent Doctor of Optometry.
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