Entropion correction
Upper eyelid/lower eyelid entropion correction
Eyelids rolling inwards
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An entropion condition is one where either the upper or lower edge to the eyelid has rolled inwards (as opposed to ectropion, where it has rolled outwards). This can cause considerable discomfort as it results in the eyelashes being in constant contact with the eye itself. The condition is usually age related. Your Face & Eye surgeon will be able to offer immediate relief, and then discuss a number of permanent remedial options with you, advice being dependent on your age and any other medical conditions you may have. Older patients will be offered the immediate option of everting sutures, which often become a permanent solution and a procedure known as a lid retractor advancement with lateral tarsal strip will also be discussed. Both these procedures can be performed under local anesthesia. “Twilight anesthesia” (which is local anesthesia with intravenous sedation given by an anesthetist) is also available.
This eyelid surgery is performed on a day case basis where you arrive at the clinic and leave shortly after the surgery. Someone must be available to take you home (and stay with you until the next day if you have had any sedation).
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