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In ectropion, unlike entropion, the eyelid turns outward away from the eye.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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What is ectropion?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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In ectropion, unlike entropion, the eyelid turns outward away from the eye. Although it generally poses less of a direct threat to vision than entropion, it still increases the risk of chronic irritation and infection.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What causes ectropion?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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As with entropion, the most common cause of ectropion is age and the laxity of the eyelid tissues. However, it can be the result of trauma, scarring, previous surgery in the facial area, cancer, or the result of facial nerve palsy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Depending on the degree, ectropion can cause:<\/p>\n