Entropium H02.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Inversion of the eyelid, usually the lower lid. The consequence is trichiasis.

Etiopathogenesis
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  • Entropium cicatricum: Due to scar shrinkage of the dorsal conjunctiva.
  • Entropium senile spasticum: Due to uneven spasm of the orbicularis fibres.

Therapy
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In case of temporary entropion, remove lower eyelid from the eye with adhesive plaster strips. Otherwise surgical procedure by ophthalmologist.

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Incoming links (3)

Mucous membrane pemphigoid; Trachoma; Trichiasis;

Outgoing links (1)

Trichiasis;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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