Which condition is represented by an inward-turning eyelid that can irritate the eye surface?

Which condition is represented by an inward-turning eyelid that can irritate the eye surface?

• A. Eye Redness
• B. Entropion
• C. Blepharitis
• D. Diplopia

Answer: (B)

An inward-turning eyelid is entropion. This condition causes the lashes and eyelid margin to rub against the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to irritation, a gritty or foreign-body sensation, tearing, and redness. That mechanical irritation of the eye surface is exactly what the question describes. It’s different from ectropion, which is an outward turning of the eyelid, and from blepharitis, which is inflammation of the eyelid margin with crusting, not a lid turning, and from diplopia, which means double vision. Treatment aims to protect the cornea with lubrication and correct the eyelid position, often with surgery if it’s persistent.

An inward-turning eyelid is entropion. This condition causes the lashes and eyelid margin to rub against the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to irritation, a gritty or foreign-body sensation, tearing, and redness. That mechanical irritation of the eye surface is exactly what the question describes. It’s different from ectropion, which is an outward turning of the eyelid, and from blepharitis, which is inflammation of the eyelid margin with crusting, not a lid turning, and from diplopia, which means double vision. Treatment aims to protect the cornea with lubrication and correct the eyelid position, often with surgery if it’s persistent.