entropion…

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eye, entropion involves, turning in, the edges, the eyelid, the lower eyelid, that the lashes rub against the eye surface, entropion, a congenital condition, in babies, rarely causes, the lashes, very soft, not damage the cornea, in older people, condition, a spasm, weakening, the muscles surrounding the lower part, the eye, causing the lid to turn inward, rare in north america, europe, trachoma infection, cause scarring, the inner side, the lid, entropion, trachoma scarring is one, the 3 leading causes, blindness, in the world, risk factors, entropion, aging, chemical burn, prior infection, trachoma, excessive tearing, eye irritation, redness, eye discomfort, pain, decreased vision cornea is damaged, a physical examination, the eyes, eyelids confirms the diagnosis, special tests, not necessary, artificial tears, a lubricant, provide relief from dryness, keep the cornea lubricated, surgery, the position, the eyelids, effective, severe cases, corneal ulcer, require surgery to move conjunctiva over the cornea to protect the eye from perforation, probable outcome is good, cornea damage occurs, corneal dryness, irritation, predispose the eye to infections, corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, eyelids turn inward, persistent sensation of a foreign body, in the eye, rapidly increasing redness, pain, light sensitivity, decreasing vision, considered an emergency, entropion, most cases, not preventable, treatment reduces the risk of complications, persons, traveled to an area, trachoma present, north africa, south asia, should seek treatment, they have red eyes.