Common signs
- Lashes rubbing the eye
- The edge of the lid turns inward
- Irritation or watering
How we treat it
Drops or other temporary care protect the eye in the meantime, but they do not fix the lid. Surgery places the lid back against the eye. A lid loosened by age and a lid pulled in by scarring need different methods.
Meet Dr. Samir Serasiya and read about his qualifications.
What to expect
Examination
Dr. Samir checks how the lid moves, the eye surface and any scarring or earlier surgery.
Correction
He explains the operation, the anaesthesia and the risks, such as scarring or the problem coming back.
Aftercare
You get instructions for the dressing, stitches and reviews.
Common questions
Is plucking the lashes a permanent fix?
No. It does not correct a lid that turns inward.
Can rubbing lashes be treated from a photo?
No. The eye surface needs to be examined to choose the right treatment.
Can entropion come back after surgery?
It can. Dr. Samir explains this risk for your lid.
When is it urgent?
Severe pain, a change in vision or a very red eye needs urgent care.
Can I use someone else’s drops in the meantime?
No. Ask Dr. Samir which drops protect your eye until the lid is corrected.
Should I stop my blood thinners before surgery?
Not on your own. Dr. Samir tells you what to do with each medicine.
More reading: Cambridge University Hospitals: entropion correction
Sudden loss of vision, a curtain over your sight, severe pain or an eye injury: get urgent eye care.