Ectropion

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Ectropion
Patients with ectropion have a sagging lower eyelids that leaves the eye exposed and dry. It is caused by a lack of tone of the delicate muscles that hold the lid taut against the eye. Excessive tearing is a common with ectropion, but wiping the tears away only causes the lid to sag more. Ectropion is most common among people over the age of 60.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
•Irritation
•Burning
•Gritty, sandy feeling
•Excessive tearing
•Red, irritated eyelid
DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS
Ectropion can be diagnosed with a routine eye exam.

TREATMENT
The irritation can be temporarily relieved with artificial tears and ointments to lubricate the eye; however, surgery to tighten the lid is usually necessary to correct this problem.

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Optometric Physicians
of Toms River

40 Bey Lea Commons C104
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2020
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Optometric Physicians of Toms River 40 Bey Lea Commons C104 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: (732) 349-2020 Fax: (732) 341-1652

Dr. Kerker and Dr. Spears, Optometric Physicians proudly serves Toms River, NJ, and the areas of Berkeley Township, Beachwood, Lakehurst, Manchester Township, Lakewood Township, Brick, Island Heights, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate and Seaside Heights.

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