Trichiasis

OPTHAL MBBS

1. TRICHIASIS 1

2. INTRODUCTION Misdirected eyelashes are called trichiasis . Eyelashes(cilia) emerging normally misdirected towards ocular surface. Entropion will cause misdirected eyelashes to rub against cornea. 2

3. CAUSES OF TRICHIASIS Secondary to chronic inflammatory conditions Idiopathic causes 3

4. SYMPTOMS Foreign body sensation Photophobia Irritation Pain Lacrimation 4

5. SIGNS Misdirected eyelash(s) Conjuctival congestion Lacrimation Reflex blephrospasm Signs of causative disease viz:trachoma,blephritis may be present 5

6. COMPLICATIONS Recurrent corneal abrasions Superficial corneal opacities Corneal vascularisation Non healing corneal ulcers 6

7. TREATMENT Epilation of affected eyelash Electrolysis Cryoepilation 7

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