Entropion
What is Entropion?
Entropion is used to describe the inward turning of the lower eyelid and lashes towards the eye and is usually caused by relaxation of the eyelid muscles as a result of aging. This causes the skin of the eyelid and eyelashes to rub against the eye, which can lead to excess watering and 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 slightly 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.