Entropion: Inward Turning of the Lower Eyelid
Entropion also occurs most commonly as a result of aging. Infection and scarring inside the eyelid
are other causes of entropion. When the eyelid turns inward, the eyelashes and skin rub against the
eye, making it red, irritated and sensitive to light and wind. If entropion is not treated, an ulcerous
infection may develop on the clear surface of the eye called the cornea. With surgery, the eyelid can be
turned outward to its normal position, protecting the eye and improving these symptoms.