Jan 5, 2021 · Ectropion (ek-TROH-pee-on) is a condition in which your eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation. Ectropion is more common in …

Ectropion is an outward turning of the eyelid margin. It primarily involves the lower lid. Upper eyelid eversion can occur in Floppy Eyelid Syndrome. There are four main types of ectropion: …

Dec 6, 2024 · Paralytic ectropion. This type of ectropion happens along with facial nerve palsy, like Bell’s palsy. This type of palsy comes on quickly. It often causes drooping of one side of …

Aug 8, 2023 · Treatment is based on correcting the underlying etiology leading to ectropion. For example, with involutional changes, the lateral canthal tendon may be loose and disinserted. …

May 26, 2023 · Lateral canthal strengthening is the backbone procedure of ectropion surgery. It involves a lateral canthotomy (splitting of the lateral canthus), cantholysis (incision of the …

The lateral tarsal strip (LTS) for involutional ectropion is often performed with a medial spindle (tarsoconjunctival diamond excision). We aimed to evaluate how well the LTS alone can …

May 7, 2023 · Ectropion may be classified as congenital, involutional, paralytic, cicatricial, or mechanical. Involutional ectropion is caused by horizontal eyelid laxity of the medial or lateral …

This report describes a patient with multiple contributing factors for severe ectropion of left lower eyelid treated with lateral tarsal strip procedure and full-thickness skin graft. Other surgical …

Jan 5, 2021 · Ectropion can usually be diagnosed with a routine eye exam and physical. Your doctor may pull on your eyelids during the exam or ask you to close your eyes forcefully. This …

Oct 8, 2024 · We will delve into different types of ectropion, anatomy and physiology of the eyelid, indications, contraindications, and surgical care for treating ectropion. Medical management …