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Patients who are dealing with the onset of ectropion experience dysfunction in the lower eyelid. The condition causes the lower eyelid to turn away from the eyeball and start to sag. As a result, the patient begins to experience problems with the lubrication of the eyeball. This situation leads to the onset of a variety of symptoms with the affected individual’s eyesight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous causes of ectropion, with the most common reason being dysfunction of the muscles and ligaments around the eye. Some individuals may experience strokes or other conditions like Bell’s palsy, which may bring about ectropion in the affected individual. In most cases, the use of lubricating eye drops does not provide the patient with much relief from the symptoms of dry eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the patient requires corrective surgery to restore the normal function of the eyelids. Most operations to the affected eyelid are successful, restoring normal movement. Here are eight causes of ectropion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Excessive Tearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tear ducts are the eye’s natural lubricating system. The ducts keep the eyeball <\/a>and eye socket filled with fluid to enhance the smooth movement of the eyeball. Patients who are dealing with the onset of ectropion find that they start to develop issues with the tear duct. As the eyelid moves away from the surface of the eyeball, it increases the production of tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the drying of the surface of the eyeball, the tear ducts start to increase their output of lubricating fluid over the eyeball. However, since the eyelid motion is dysfunctional, the patient may begin to experience excessive tearing that leaves them with the need to wipe away the excess tears with a handkerchief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This symptom typically occurs in the early stages of the condition. Eventually, the tear ducts cut back on the volume of lubricating fluid, and the patient starts to experience the onset of dry eye syndrome and irritation to the eyeball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Chronic Dry Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the tear ducts adjust the output of lubricating fluid to the eyeball, the patient may start to experience the onset of dry eyes<\/a>. When the tear ducts do not produce enough lubricating fluid, it results in a dryness developing between the surface of the eyeball and the eyelids. As a result of the drying out of the eyeball, the eyelid starts to develop scarring.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drying out of the eyes causes severe discomfort in the affected individual. They may resort to regular use of eye drops to manage their symptoms and provide the eyeball with relief. Eventually, the patient starts to notice that the scarring on the inside of the eyelid begins to produce signs of irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scarring also starts to damage the cornea lens, and the patient may begin to experience the onset of problems with their vision. At this stage, it’s vital to seek medical advice and discuss your treatment options with a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

As the condition progresses in the patient, the eyeball starts to experience severe symptoms of discomfort and irritation<\/a>. When the eyelid becomes dysfunctional, it interferes with the regular duties of cleaning and lubricating the eyeball. As a result, the patient starts to notice the onset of chronic dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic dry eyes cause severe sensations of itching and burning in the patient’s eyes. The itching feeling exacerbates the scaring on the inside of the eyelids, worsening the situation for the patient. The scarring starts to feel like the patient has grit in their eyes, and they may begin to rub the eye in an attempt to remove the dust. However, there is no grit in the eye, only scar tissue. The rubbing of the eye increases inflammation, and the patient requires eye drops to self-medicate the dry eyeball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If left unmanaged and undiagnosed, the patient may run the risk of damaging the lens of the cornea. As a result, they may start to experience the onset of vision problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Patients who are dealing with the onset of ectropion find that the eye starts to dry out. The scarring on the eyelids may also begin to affect the health of the corneal lens. The cornea is the part of the eye responsible for capturing images and sending signals to the brain<\/a>. People who are dealing with chronic dry eye syndrome, brought about by the onset of ectropion, are at risk of damaging the corneal lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the lens receives irritation from the scratching effect of the eyelid, it results in changes to the eye. The patient may find that they start to develop sensitivity to light sources. The light sensitivity continues over a few days, intensifying in its effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, the patient may find it hard to walk outside in bright sunlight without the use of sunglasses. The patient may also develop an aversion to watching TV, as the blue light from the screen causes problems with light sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Eye Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of ectropion start to develop multiple symptoms related to the condition. The emergence of chronic dry eye syndrome in the patient causes plenty of irritation and redness <\/a>in the eyes, along with sensitivity to light sources. The patient may find that they also start to develop a shooting pain in the eyes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient may experience pain emanating from the base of the eyeball, shooting up through the top of the eye and into the forehead. This eye pain is a sign that the condition is starting to affect the health of the nervous system and the brain. The affected individual requires immediate medical treatment at this stage, or they risk the onset of further complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors help patients manage their pain symptoms through the use of anti-inflammatories and pain killers. However, medications are not a permanent solution to the problem, and the patient requires corrective surgery to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Rapid Development of Redness in the Eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who develop ectropion find that the inflammation and irritation of the eye area, causing them to rub their eyes. Many patients report that they feel sand or grit in their eyes all of the time. Any attempts to remove the dust are unsuccessful, and the irritation symptoms persist in the affected individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the sand or grit in the eye is not a foreign body. As the inflammation increases and the eyeball starts to dry out, the eyelid begins to experience the onset of scarring on the inside. The bumps of these scars rub across the surface of the eyeball, and the eyeball starts to turn red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scarring will continue to intensify as the condition progresses. The patient may get some mild relief from the use of eye drops. However, the patient requires corrective surgery to return the eyelid to its average level of functionality. After restoring the eyelid to health, the scarring will begin to subside, along with symptoms of inflammation <\/a>and irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Pink Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who develop ectropion find that the lower eyelid starts to turn outward, away from the eyeball. As a result of the condition, the affected individual begins to experience problems with the self-cleaning action of the eyeball and eyelids. The eyeball starts to dry out, and the patient experiences the onset of dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this drying action of the eyeball exposes it to an increased chance of infection. As a result, any people who are dealing with ectropion find that they start to experience frequent bouts of conjunctivitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conjunctivitis <\/a>is either a bacterial or viral infection of the tear ducts in the eye. The patient may experience severe redness in the eyeball, along with the development of crusting overnight that leaves their eyelids stuck shut in the morning. Doctors treat conjunctivitis using medicated eye drops to kill the invading pathogen and return the eyeball and tear ducts to normal levels of health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Blurred Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of ectropion may find that they start to encounter problems with their vision. Ectropion causes the eyelid to sag away from the eyeball. As a result of the condition, the affected individual finds that their eye starts to dry out, causing symptoms of redness in the eyeball, and irritation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The irritation occurs due to the scarring of the inside of the eyelid. As the scars rub over the corneal lens of the eye, they provide a sensation that feels like the patient has sand in their eye. As the patient rubs the eye, the scarring starts to damage the corneal lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does this condition cause irritation in the affected individual, but it also starts to affect their vision <\/a>as well. If left untreated and unmanaged, the scarring may cause severe problems with the corneal lens, resulting in issues with the patient’s eyesight that may become permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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