It refers to inward misdirection of cilia (which rub against the eyeball) with normal position of the lid. The inward turning of lashes along with lid margin (entropion) is called pseudotrichiasis
Treatment :
1. Epilation (Mechanical removal with forceps)
2. Electrolysis :
Infiltration anesthesia
2 mA current is passed for 10 seconds through a fine needle inserted into the lash root.
3. Cryoepilation :
Infiltration anesthesia
Cryoprobe (-20 degree
celcius ) is applied for 20
to 25 seconds to the external lid margin
4. Surgical correction
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