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title: Entropion
description: "[Entropion is a condition where the eyelid margin turns inward](https://bluefinvision.com/blog/what-is-entropion-causes-symptoms-and-advanced-treatment/) so that the lashes rub against the eye. It usually affects the lower lid and can be intermittent or constant. ## Symptoms and causes Lashes scraping the cornea cause irritation…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/entropion/"
updated: "2026-01-22"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Entropion

[Entropion is a condition where the eyelid margin turns inward](https://bluefinvision.com/blog/what-is-entropion-causes-symptoms-and-advanced-treatment/) so that the lashes rub against the eye. It usually affects the lower lid and can be intermittent or constant.

## Symptoms and causes

Lashes scraping the cornea cause irritation and risk of damage. Several different mechanisms can lead to entropion.

- Watery, gritty, or painful eye with a feeling of something in it
- Redness, light sensitivity, and blurred vision from surface damage
- Age-related lid laxity, scarring, previous surgery, or congenital problems
- Spastic entropion triggered by inflammation or eye closure

## Treatment options

Short-term measures protect the eye, but surgery usually gives the best lasting relief. The goal is to turn the lid margin back to a normal position.

- Lubricants, taping, or temporary stitches to protect the cornea
- Definitive eyelid surgery to tighten and rotate the lid
- Treating underlying inflammation or scarring to prevent recurrence
- Regular review to monitor the cornea, especially in vulnerable patients