TRICHIASIS

TRICHIASIS - turning inwards of the eyelashes toward the globe producing
irritation of the cornea and the conjunctiva with the risk of corneal ulceration.

Causes:
Scars - from acute or chronic infections (stye, trachoma)
Burns - especially from lime or hot metals.
Conjunctival shrinkage - pemphigus, trachoma, symblelpharons.
Senile entropion

Treatment:
Epilation of the lashes or destruction of the hair follicles by electrolysis or
cryotherapy. If many are involved, reconstruction of the lid margin may be
necessary.