Ectropion

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Eye

• Dry, painful eyes
• Excess tearing of the eye (epiphora)
• Eyelid turns outward
• Long-term (chronic) conjunctivitis
• Keratitis
• Redness of the lid and white part of the eye

A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.

Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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