Ectropian & Entropian Flashcards by Isobel Rycroft | Brainscape

Q

What is entropian?

A

Lid margins rolls inwards
Lashes rub against globe acts as an irritant
Mimics conjunctivitis in symptoms

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What is a ectropion?

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Lid margin rolls outwards

* Patients complain of watery eyes

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What is the management of entropian?

A

Surgery

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What are the causes of ectropian?

A

Age

* VII nerve palsy

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What is the management of ectropian?

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Surgery

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