H02: Other disorders of eyelid
H02.0: Entropion and trichiasis of eyelid
The eyelids along with the lashes are located above and under the eye. They protect the eye from injuries and drying out. Fat, muscles, and several glands are included in the eyelid, among other things. The glands produce some partly fatty elements for the layer of fluid on the eye.
The edge of the eyelid can get deformed in different ways. The edge of the lid can get bent inwards towards the eye. The eyelashes may then come into contact with the eye. The edge of the lid can bend inwards if the eyelid gets droopy due to age. The deformation of the edge of the eyelid may also mean that the eyelashes grow at an incorrect angle, towards the eye. This can happen if the edge of the eyelid gets inflamed or scarred.
If your eyelashes point inwards, they brush the surface of the eye when you blink. This can damage the eye. This can cause eye soreness. You can also get the feeling that you have something in your eye. Your eye may be reddened. Your eye may also become watery, or you may find bright light unpleasant.
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