Do you want to know what is Eyelid Trichiasis?
Hello my good friends from Steemit, how are you doing in this quarantine? Today I have the incentive to write this post about this unusual eyelid problem.
Eyelid trichiasis is an ocular pathology characterized by the abnormal growth of the eyelashes, instead of going outwards, they do it towards the inside of the eye. In this way, the eyelashes can touch the cornea, the conjunctiva (membrane that covers the white part of the eye, the sclera and the inner surface of the eyelids) and even the surface of the eyelids, as well as the image below.
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1) Eyes infection.
2)Inflammation of the eyelids.
3)Autoimmune diseases.
4)Trauma.
The main and most obvious symptom is that one or more eyelashes are directed towards the inside of the eye and that the eye feels uncomfortable and irritated. You can not wait long to see a doctor since vision can be affected by rubbing the eyelashes with the cornea, there is an erosion and then a scar that reduces the transparency of the cornea. Its main symptoms are:
1)Red eyes.
2)Foreign body sensation in the eyeball.
3)Irritated eyes.
4)Light sensitivity.
5)Constant tears.
It is very important that when you feel the aforementioned symptoms, go to the ophthalmologist so that he addresses the problem as quickly as possible and avoid major damage to the cornea.
Periodic epilation of the eyelashes. It is also possible to remove its associated follicle together with the tab itself to prevent its new growth. a technique known as ablation and is carried out using radio frequency or laser.
Surgical treatment to rotate the eyelid outward with the help of a graft or in more extreme cases with complete removal of the lash row.