trichiasis

A turning inward of the eyelashes Etiology: -> see eyelid disease (common age-related changes) Clinical manifestations: 1) foreign body sensation 2) irritation 3) watery eyes Management: 1) eyelash epilation (removal) 2) electrolysis 3) argon laser 4) photocoagulation 5) cryosurgery

General

sign/symptom eyelid disease

References

Greater Los Angeles, GRECC, optometry