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  2. Trichiasis - Wikipedia

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    Trichiasis (/ t r ɪ k i ˈ eɪ s ɪ s / trik-ee-AY-sis, / t r ɪ ˈ k aɪ ə s ɪ s / tri-KEYE-ə-sis) [1] is a medical term for abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye, touching the cornea or conjunctiva. This can be caused by infection, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, congenital defects, eyelid agenesis and trauma ...

  3. Conjunctival concretion - Wikipedia

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    Conjunctival concretions can be seen easily by everting the eyelid. The projecting concretions can be removed if they are causing concerning symptoms. Removal can be performed by an eye doctor. Sometimes just a needle or a scalpel is used to remove the concretion under local light anesthesia of the conjunctiva in adults.

  4. Blepharoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Transconjunctival blepharoplasty technique permits the excision (cutting and removal) of the lower-eyelid adipose tissue without leaving a visible scar, but the technique does not allow the removal of excess eyelid-skin. [6] Initial incision along the upper left eyelid. A blepharoplasty operation usually requires 1–3 hours to complete.

  5. Dermatochalasis - Wikipedia

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    Dermatochalasis is caused by a loss of elasticity in the connective tissue supporting the structure of the front portion of the eyelid. [3] Normally, in Caucasians, the orbicularis muscle and overlying skin form a crease near the tarsal border. [3] In dermatochalasis, the excess tissues hangs down, over the front edge of the eyelid.

  6. Eye surgery - Wikipedia

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    East Asian blepharoplasty, also known as double eyelid surgery, is used to create a double eyelid crease for patients who have a single crease (monolid). Ptosis repair for droopy eyelid Ectropion repair [32] Entropion repair; Canthal resection A canthectomy is the surgical removal of tissue at the junction of the upper and lower eyelids. [33]

  7. Recurrent corneal erosion - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms include recurring attacks of severe acute ocular pain, foreign-body sensation, photophobia (i.e. sensitivity to bright lights), and tearing often at the time of awakening or during sleep when the eyelids are rubbed or opened. Signs of the condition include corneal abrasion or localized roughening of the corneal epithelium, sometimes ...

  8. AOL-reviewed: The Renpho eye massager has almost 17,000 five ...

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    The brand advises removing eyeglasses, contact lenses and false eyelashes before using the massager. The massager's 180 degree foldable, compact design makes it convenient for travel, and the ...

  9. Entropion - Wikipedia

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    In epiblepharons, the eyelid margin itself is in the correct position, but the extra fold of skin causes the lashes to be misdirected. Entropion can also create secondary pain of the eye (leading to self trauma, scarring of the eyelid, or nerve damage). The upper or lower eyelid can be involved, and one or both eyes may be affected.