Eversion of the eyelids

Eversion of the eyelids. Etiology, pathogenesis. Scarring is formed due to the contraction of the skin of the eyelids after wounds, burns, systemic lupus erythematosus and other pathological processes. Spastic eversion occurs as a result of a reduction in the orbital part of the circular muscle of the eye. A senile eversion is a consequence of the weakness of this muscle. Paralytic eversion occurs only in the lower eyelid and occurs when paralysis of the facial nerve.

Symptoms, course. The edge of the century lags behind the eye or is turned down, resulting in the mucous membrane being turned outward. It gradually dries and becomes hypertrophic. Together with the eyelid, a teardrop from the eye leaves, which leads to lacrimation and maceration of the skin. From the inconsistency of the eye gap, keratitis may develop, followed by opacity of the cornea.

Treatment. With spastic withdrawal, therapy is aimed at eliminating its cause. With other types of eyelid eversion, surgery is performed.

The prognosis regarding vision is favorable. Cosmetic effect and restoration of sludge drainage depend on the type and degree of eversion, as well as the timeliness and correctness of the operation.