Surgery to correct an outward-sagging lower eyelid, relieving watering, irritation and exposure of the eye surface.
Ectropion is the outward turning or sagging of the lower eyelid, often related to ageing, sun damage or previous injury. It leaves the inner eyelid exposed and prevents tears from draining properly, causing watering, dryness and irritation.
Surgical correction tightens and repositions the eyelid so it sits correctly against the eye again, improving comfort, tear drainage and appearance.
Ectropion is an outward turning or sagging of the lower eyelid, so it no longer sits snugly against the eye. It is often related to ageing, sun damage or previous injury, and it can cause watering, dryness and irritation.
Surgery tightens and repositions the eyelid so it rests correctly against the eye again. This improves comfort, helps tears drain properly and protects the exposed inner surface of the lid.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so it should not be painful during the operation. Some soreness and swelling afterwards is normal and is usually well controlled with the medication and advice provided.
It is generally a day-care procedure, and most people resume normal activities fairly quickly. Bruising and swelling usually settle over one to two weeks, and your surgeon will arrange a follow-up to check healing.
Surgery to correct an inward-turning eyelid, stopping the eyelashes from rubbing against and damaging the surface of the eye.
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