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Diagnosis of eye ectropion
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Surgical treatment of eye ectropion
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
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Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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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