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Diagnosis of eye ectropion
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Surgical treatment of eye ectropion
1380
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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About the disease

Ectropion eye is a condition that causes the lower eyelid to turn or sag outward, revealing the orbital septum. This part of the eye is designed to remain moist so that the eyeball can move around in the socket. So, when the eyelid sags outward, the orbital septum becomes dry, which can cause irritation, and leaves it exposed to various infections. The lack of lubrication can also cause the eye to over compensate with tears and other discharges. If not treated in time, ectropion eye can cause damage to the cornea, which is why simple eye lubricants are not enough in advanced stages of this condition.

Although ectropion eye can be caused by certain injuries or facial paralysis, the most common cause of this condition is age. Other risk factors include having a stroke, developing skin cancer or a benign growth on the eyelid. Certain birth defects can also lead to ectropion eye; the most common of which being Down’s syndrome. People who have rapidly lost a significant amount of weight can also develop ectropion eye, as their facial muscles have not had time to adapt to the changes. Balanced and planned weight loss, however, is not likely to cause ectropion eye.

Although it is quite unusual for ectropion eye to develop in people younger than 70, those who have a genetic predisposition for it or who have had facial surgery or trauma may be at risk.

Symptoms

  • Sagging eyelid
  • Eye dryness
  • Eye irritation
  • Excessive tears
  • Redness
  • Sensitivity to light

Diagnosis

  • Usually, an ophthalmologist can make a diagnosis of ectropion eye simply by examining the patient.
  • The eyelid is examined with a special device that measures the extent of sagging.
  • The doctor will also check for signs of inflammation, to rule out the possibility of infection.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as lubricating eye drops, prepares the patient for surgery and provides relief from dryness and irritation.
  • In order to protect the cornea, a skin tape can be used to temporarily lift the lower lid and hold it in place.
  • Surgery usually resolves the problems related to ectropion eye. Part of the sagging lower eyelid is removed and a skin graft is performed if tissue scarring has occurred. Skin is taken from the upper eyelid or from behind the ear and is grafted onto the lower eyelid. Following surgery, the patient needs to wear a special eye patch for several days. Antibiotics may be prescribed, along with steroid ointment to prevent infection during the healing process. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed