Ectropion
Ectropion is an outward turning of the lower eyelid, most commonly caused by aging, although eyelid burns or skin disease may also be responsible.
Normally, the eyelids help
lubricate and cleanse the eye during blinking. An eyelid
that is drooping and has lost contact with the eye can
cause dry eyes, excessive tearing, redness and sensitivity
to light and wind.
Surgery can be performed to tighten the eyelid and return
it to its normal position. The eyelid can then protect and
lubricate the eye properly, so that irritation and other
symptoms subside.
Eyelid surgery to repair ectropion is usually performed as
an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia.