Entropion Repair
Entropion repair is a surgical procedure that corrects an inward-turning eyelid, which causes eyelashes to rub against the cornea and conjunctiva. The procedure relieves discomfort, protects the eye surface, and restores normal eyelid position effectively.
Detailed Pre-Operative Assessment
A careful examination of eyelid position, tissue laxity, and corneal health is performed to identify the underlying cause and plan the most appropriate corrective technique.
- Involutional Repair: Corrects age-related horizontal laxity of the eyelid.
- Cicatricial Repair: Addresses scarring-related inward turning.
- Quickert Sutures: Temporary non-surgical option for acute cases.
- Eyelid Tightening: Restores proper anatomical eyelid alignment.
Benefits of Entropion Repair
Eliminates eyelash-cornea contact to relieve irritation, prevent corneal damage, and restore comfortable, normal eyelid function.
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Corneal Protection
Prevents lashes from scratching and damaging the eye surface.
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Symptom Relief
Eliminates redness, tearing, and chronic eye irritation.
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Normal Eyelid Function
Restores comfortable blinking and natural eyelid position.
Entropion repair is recommended for individuals whose eyelid turns inward, causing persistent eye irritation, watering, redness, or risk of corneal damage from eyelash contact.
Mild swelling, bruising, and temporary discomfort are expected for 7-10 days. Antibiotic eye drops and ointments are prescribed, and most patients resume daily activities within 1-2 weeks.
Symptom relief is typically immediate after surgery. Full healing and final eyelid positioning are achieved within 6-8 weeks as tissues settle completely.