Trichiasis
Trichiasis is a condition in which eyelashes grown in wrong way (misdirection of eyelashes) inward towards of eye, it rub against cornea.
Etiology
1. Chronic blepharitis
2. Spastic entropion
3. External hordeolum
4. Mechanical injury
5. Infection
Clinical Manifestations
1. Rub against cornea
2. Eye irritation
3. Lacrimation
4. Pain in eye
5. Blepharospasm (eye twitching)
6. Corneal ulcer
7. Cillary congestion
Management
1. Epilation
Remove ingrowing eyelashes with epilation forceps.
2. Electrolysis treatment
3. Cryoepilation
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