“Ptosis” is the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid. Eyelid drooping can sometimes affect vision if it’s severe. Ptosis isn’t a disease, but a symptom of a condition that you should seek treatment for. It may occur for several reasons such as: disease, injury, birth defect, previous eye surgery and age. A number of...
Entropion refers to a condition in which the eyelid turns inwards, which means the eyelashes turn upwards and rub against the eye, causing redness, irritation, and abrasions on the cornea. Without treatment, this continuous abrasion can cause eye infections and scarring of the eyeball. Ectropion, on the other hand, involves the lower eyelid rolling outwards...
This inflammation of the eyelids is the most common cause of dry eyes. It can result from An excess growth of bacteria that’s normally found on your skin A blocked oil gland on your eyelid A hormone imbalance Allergies It makes your eyelids red, itchy, and a little swollen. The bases of your eyelashes may...
