Ectropion
What is Ectropion?
Ectropion describes the outward turning of the lower eyelid and lashes away from the eye and is usually caused by relaxation of the eyelid muscles as a result of aging. This can lead to excess watering an impaired vision, pain, crusting of the eyelid, discharge and a feeling that something is in the eye.
Following surgery, it is normal for eyelids to appear swollen, red or bruised. Antibiotic ointment will be prescribed for use 4 times a day for 1 week and this can often make vision blurred for around 5 minutes after application.