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Entropion describes a medical condition where the eyelid starts to turn inward. As a result, the eyelashes and skin rub against the surface of the eye, causing discomfort and irritation. Patients who are dealing with entropion experience variances in their condition. The eyelid turns inward permanently, or only when they squeeze the eyes shut tightly, or they blink hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entropion typically occurs in seniors or adults over the age of 50 years old. The condition also typically affects the lower eyelid while cases of it occurring in the upper eyelid are rare. Some patients may gain relief from using eye drops, such as artificial tears, or lubricating gels that relieve the symptoms of discomfort and irritation associated with entropion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, patients with entropion require surgery to correct the position of the eyelid. Should the patient avoid treatment, then they can expect permanent damage to the transparent layer on the front of the cornea. This damage may lead to frequent eye infections as well as vision loss in the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sand Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first symptoms to show up in patients that are experiencing the onset of entropion is a feeling of irritation in the eye. This irritation <\/a>also feels like a foreign body floating inside the eye,\u00a0and medical professionals often refer to this condition as “sand eyes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sand eyes create severe amounts of inflammation in the eyeball, and patients will start to experience the whites of their eyes turning red, causing them to blink more often. Using eye drops or artificial tears to help lubricate the eyeball reduces their irritation involved with the condition. However, in the advanced stages, even the use of eye drops will not provide the patient with any comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the condition progresses in the patient, they may also notice that they start to develop crusting, especially in the morning. These crusts form on the lower eyelid, and it is a sign that the condition is starting to move towards the advanced stage. If you experience any form of irritation in your eye, you should always have it looked at by a medical professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Red Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Entropion causes significant amounts of inflammation <\/a>and irritation in the eyeball. While the lower eyelid is often responsible for the onset of the irritation symptoms, the patient may notice that their entire eyeball starts to turn red. The blood capillaries in the whites of the eyes are sensitive to irritation, resulting in bloodshot eyes in most patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of eye drops may help to reduce the symptoms of inflammation and irritation. However, in most cases, the patient will end up exacerbating these symptoms by rubbing their eyes. Often the Rubbing response is subconscious, and the patient is not aware of their actions. The redness symptoms should be enough to convince a patient to visit their doctor’s office for a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, patients may confuse entropion with the development of a condition known as pink eye, or conjunctivitis. However, in pinkeye, the patient should usually experience a reduction in the redness within a few days. With entropion, the redness does not go away, and the irritation persists for weeks on end before the patient receives treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Irritation and Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are experiencing the onset of entropion notice that the symptoms of irritation <\/a>start slowly, and exacerbate over time. In most cases, the patient may start with mild symptoms, and they may brush off the condition to having grit and their eyes, or a mild case of pink eye. However, entropion only gets worse over time, and the symptoms of irritation and pain will continue to escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage, many patients decide to self-medicate using eye drops to relieve the irritation symptoms. However, they end up gaining no relief from the self-treatment, and they may also notice a stinging sensation when placing eye drops into the eye. It’s at this stage that patients receive treatment from their doctor, or they run the risk of the condition becoming severe, and affecting their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pain and irritation associated with entropion may cause the patient to close their eyes throughout the day to relieve symptoms. The patient may also notice that the best eye starts to dry out quickly, and they start to depend more on eyedrops to lubricate the eyeball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with entropion may start to experience sensitivity in their eyes when exposed to strong sunlight and high winds. When the eyelid is dysfunctional and starts to irritate the eyeball, it leads to heightened levels of sensitivity<\/a>. As a result, the patient may feel fine inside, and when they step outdoors into the sunlight, the cornea has trouble contracting due to the scratching on the transparent layer protecting this part of the eye.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, patients may start to experience the onset of shooting pains in the eye, as well as headaches. Similarly, gusts of wind may also cause symptoms of pain and irritation in the eyeball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may start to wear sunglasses even if it’s not bright outdoors, due to the excess sensitivity in the eyeball. However, this is a self-defeating strategy that only serves to increase the sensitivity of the cornea to light, and the patient may notice a steady increase in shooting pains and headaches throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Tearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of entropion may start to notice that they experience excessive tearing in the affected eye throughout the day. Tearing is the eyeball’s natural response to lubricating the surface of the cornea that’s experiencing damage from the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The additional tearing occurs along with the development of crusts around the corners of the eyes and under the eyelid. This effect may be more apparent in the morning after waking up. Once again, the patient may attribute this to another condition, such as having grit in the eye or the development of pinkeye<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tearing is the eye’s natural response to irritation, and it will continue to produce tears to keep the surface of the cornea lubricated, and avoid scratching from the lower eyelid. If you experience tearing along with red eyes, then you should see your doctor for a diagnosis. The doctor will be able to rule out the occurrence of pink eye and identify the source of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Crusting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Irritation of the eyeball also affects the way the eyeball produces tears, as mentioned above. The patient may find that they wake up with their eyelids sealed together, and they require the use of warm water to free the eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, the patient may also wake up with their eyelid in an inward position, and crusting around the corners of the eyes. In this case, it may be excruciating for the patient to open their eyelids, and they may also notice that the whites of the eyes are red. Patients may have to start their day using eye drops to reduce the irritation on the eyeball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crusting can also be confused with other eye conditions such as pink eye, which produces a similar effect. The crusting may also have the same yellow appearance as that caused by the pink eye. This effect occurs due to excess mucus discharge by the eyeball in an attempt to lubricate the cornea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Vision Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Entropion is a severe condition that requires immediate medical attention to prevent damage to the eyeball and the cornea. In some cases, the patient may choose to forgo treatment <\/a>in the initial stages. As a result,\u00a0the patient may start to experience vision loss. Vision loss occurs in the final stages of the condition, and if the patient does not receive treatment, they may end up with permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience a prolonged period of irritation, arrange a consultation with your doctor for a diagnosis. The doctor will examine your eyelid and the eyeballs to determine the root cause of the condition. During the diagnosis, they also rule out any other infections that may be responsible for the condition, such as pink eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, physicians can reverse the condition provided that the patient seeks treatment before it reaches the advanced stages. The lower eyelid may cause damage to the surface of the cornea scratching the lens. As a result, the patient experiences a loss of vision, or their vision may become cloudy or blurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of entropion are a risk of developing severe complications with the condition. The most apparent complication of the disorder is an infection. When the eye is irritated, it is prone to bacterial infection, and the patient may develop pinkeye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other complications related to the onset of entropion are injury and irritation to the cornea. These complications have severe consequences if the patient does not seek immediate medical treatment. If the patient chooses to remain undiagnosed and untreated for entropion,\u00a0then they may start to experience vision <\/a>loss as the lens on the cornea starts to degrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience eye irritation that lasts longer than a week, you should arrange a consultation with your doctor to assess your eye. If the damage is already severe, the doctor may recommend that you see an ophthalmologist. The specialist will discuss your treatment options and the possibilities for recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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