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ectropion

A rolling outward of margin of eyelid. Etiology: - weakness muscles of the lower lid a) orbicularis oculi b) inferior tarsal muscle Pathology: - age-related degeneration of periocular tissues [3] Clinical manifestations: 1) rolling outward of margin of eyelid 2) often accompanied by dry eyes 3) watery eyes may occur Management: 1) artificial tears 2) lubricating ointment 3) antibiotic (ophthalmic) if indicated 4) consult to ophthalmology for surgery

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sign/symptom eyelid disease

References

  1. Stedmans Medical Dictionary, Williams & Wilkins 1995, 26th ed
  2. Greater Los Angeles, GRECC, optometry
  3. AlHarthi AS. Involutional ectropion: etiological factors and therapeutic management. Int Ophthalmol. 2023 Mar;43(3):1013-1026. PMID: 36053479