A medical condition where the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the eye and cause irritation or pain.
From Greek 'en-' (in) and 'trope' (turning), literally 'inward turning.' The medical term was established in the 19th century to describe this eye condition that occurs naturally in some people or develops with age.
Entropion is the opposite of ectropion (where the lid turns outward), and it's one of the conditions where a tiny surgical adjustment—sometimes just a few stitches—can completely restore comfort and preserve vision!
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