Ectropion Flashcards
1
Q
what is ectropion
A
Is the rolling out of the eyelid
2
Q
How can ectropion be managed?
A
Medically with lubricating drops or surgery
3
Q
If a patient has severe ectropion what can this lead to?
A
Keratitis
4
Q
What are the two surgical procedures called?
A
Eyelid shortening
Radial Facelift
5
Q
Clinical signs of ectropion
A
Visable eyelid sagging or rolling out the eyelid
6
Q
what is eyelid wedge resection for ectropion?
A
A triangular full thickness wedge of the skin from the lateral aspect of the lower eyelid is removed
