Cervical eversion also called ectropion means that the kind of tissue lining the cervical canal also grows on the outer vaginal part of the cervix, making it red, with a bumpy-looking texture that is smooth to the touch. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)
If you have dry eyes or very loose lower lids, you’re at high risk for the complication called an ectropion if you have your lids lifted, leaving you resembling a basset hound. ❋ Michael F. Roizen (2008)
With a condition such as ectropion, the lower lid is pulling away from the eye; the tears do not drain properly, causing a number of signs and symptoms: ❋ Unknown (2009)
Consequent upon this, the muscles of the face become contracted and distorted by atrophy; ectropion of the lower lids prevents the patient from shutting his eyes; the lips become flabby, and the lower one drops. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)
_Cicatricial contraction_ after severe burns may lead to marked deformities of the eyelids (ectropion), mouth, and nose. ❋ Alexander Miles (1893)
Entropion and ectropion, or inversion and eversion of eyelid, causes and treatment, 283 ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)
Eversion -- and inversion of eyelid, or ectropion and entropion, causes and treatment, 283 of bladder, description and treatment, 152 or womb after difficult parturition, treatment, 205 ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)
Specific tests are usually not necessary as the symptoms and signs of ectropion are distinctive. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Dogs showing evidence of functional abnormality of eyelids or eyelashes (such as, but not limited to, trichiasis, entropion, ectropion, or distichiasis) are to be excused from the ring.
Previous skin cancer in the facial area can also cause ectropion. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Individuals who have been diagnosed with ectropion, should be alert for symptoms of cornea exposure or ulcers, including rapidly increasing redness, pain, light sensitivity or decreasing vision. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Abnormal position of the eyelids or eyelashes (ectropion, entropion, trichiasis) is a major fault.
Because ectropion leaves the cornea irritated and exposed, it is more susceptible to wear (corneal abrasions) and ulcers, which can cause permanent loss of vision. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Also, the eyes can be affected by various infections, causing ectropion or entropion. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Rarely, ectropion is congenital and present at birth (usually associated with genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome). ❋ Unknown (2009)
Constantly wiping watery eyes can make the under-eye muscles and tendons stretch even further, making ectropion worse. ❋ Unknown (2009)
If ectropion is caused by a scar, tumor or previous surgery, the surrounding tissue will be examined. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Cosmetic laser skin resurfacing can shrink the eyelid too much, pulling it away from the eye and causing ectropion. ❋ Unknown (2009)
In some cases, previous eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can cause ectropion to develop later, particularly if too much skin from the eyelid was removed at the time of surgery. ❋ Unknown (2009)
