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Best hospitals and doctors for ectropion eye treatment abroad

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Diagnosis of eye ectropion
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Surgical treatment of eye ectropion
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The Shamir Medical Center Be'er Ya'akov was founded more than 60 years ago and has been successfully carrying out clinical activities since then. The medical facility is the main hospital in the Shfela region and the fourth largest medical complex in the country. It provides a wide range of services in various fields of
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The Rabin Medical Center Petah Tikva has the status of one of the largest and reputable multidisciplinary Israeli hospitals. Since its establishment, the center has proven itself as the founder of new standards in medical care and has become a leader in the use of innovative medical technologies at the international level. It su
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The Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan is the largest and leading Israeli hospital, which has also won wide recognition in the international medical arena. The hospital was founded in 1948 and today it is proud of its long and extremely successful clinical experience. The medical facility has 159 specialized departments, outpatient
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Liv Hospital Istanbul
Liv Hospital Istanbul
Overall rating8.9 / 10
The Liv Hospital Istanbul is one of the leading multidisciplinary medical facilities in Turkey, where the patient is provided with the highest quality medical service, a responsive care and a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The hospital was founded in 2013 and soon received one of the most prestigious international quality certif
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The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Eye Center Frankfurt is a highly specialized medical facility, within the walls of which patients can undergo modern diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the eye and its appendages. From the first minutes of visiting the center, patients feel the spirit of modern trends and advanced technologies –
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The Eye Center im Brienner Hof Munich was founded in 2015. In a relatively short period of time, the medical facility has gained high prestige in its field of competence in Germany and far beyond its borders. The center has a modern technical base for conducting high-precision diagnostic examinations of the eye apparatus and suc
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit is the largest private highly-specialized medical center for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in Turkey. The hospital started its successful clinical practice in 1999, and in December 2012 it moved to a new building with modern infrastructure. The medical staff of the hospital consists of 65 empl
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
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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