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Ectropion

What is it?

The lower eyelid is away from the eye.

  • It is downwards and turns outwards and happens because of weakening of tendons (that hold muscle together) at the outer corner of the eye.

Cause

Syndromes

Symptoms

  • Watery eyes?
  • Dry eyes?
  • Swollen, red, and sore eyes?
  • Appearance of the lower eye lid that has dropped and turned outwards away from the eye?
  • Eye infection, green discharge coming from the eye?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

  • Loss of vision

This condition can lead to:

Eye Test and Driving Authority

  • Persons over 40 years should have eye test at least every 2 years. and you must tell your drivers authority if it affects your driving.

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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