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Introduction
It is the inner turning of edges of eyelid (usually lower eyelid). Simply put, entropion is the inversion of the eyelid. This results in rubbing of eyelashes on the surface of eye. This leads to discomfort, irritation, and pain in eye.
Entropion is commonest in old patients, as they usually have facial muscle weakness. This causes the lid to turn inward. Eye conditions like trachoma can also cause scarring of the inner side of the lid, leading to entropion.
Risk factors..
Aging
Chemical burns
Previous trachoma infection
Homeopathy can help in preventing entropion by treating infection of trachoma as earliest as possible. After having entropion it can just give temporary relief in eye complaints like discomfort, redness, inflammation, watering from eye, etc.
Symptoms
Decreased vision if the cornea is damaged
Excessive tearing
Eye discomfort or pain
Eye irritation
Redness
Light sensitivity
Sensation of a foreign body in the eye
Investigations and Diagnosis
A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.
Complications
Corneal dryness and irritation may increase the risk of:
Corneal abrasions
Corneal ulcers
Eye infections
Treatment
Artificial tears (a lubricant) can give relief from dryness and keep the cornea lubricated. Surgery to correct the position of the eyelids is usually effective.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy has got good scope in treating entropion. Homeopathic treatment by relieves distressing symptoms like eyelid discomfort, conjunctiva redness, foreign body sensation, eye discharge, etc.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which helps to stimulate the body's own defenses to correct illness and allow the body to heal itself.
Homeopathy is also effective in treating eye infections esp. Trachoma and prevent entropion. It is best suited to old patients as homeopathic medicines safe and do not cause any side effects.
Homoeopathic medicines not only reduce the severity and recurrence of complaints but it will also improve general health of patient. They are safe, gentle and effective to give relief in harmless way.
Homoeopathic medicines work effectively on children as well as adult patients and can be taken safely during pregnancy by women.
They are most palatable medicines and easy to administer. Still patient should not do self-medication and take medicines after consulting a homoeopathic physician.
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Basil Wellness
Understanding Your Health
It is the inner turning of edges of eyelid (usually lower eyelid). Simply put, entropion is the inversion of the eyelid. This results in rubbing of eyelashes on the surface of eye. This leads to discomfort, irritation, and pain in eye.
Entropion is commonest in old patients, as they usually have facial muscle weakness. This causes the lid to turn inward. Eye conditions like trachoma can also cause scarring of the inner side of the lid, leading to entropion.
Risk factors..
Aging
Chemical burns
Previous trachoma infection
Homeopathy can help in preventing entropion by treating infection of trachoma as earliest as possible. After having entropion it can just give temporary relief in eye complaints like discomfort, redness, inflammation, watering from eye, etc.
Symptoms
Decreased vision if the cornea is damaged
Excessive tearing
Eye discomfort or pain
Eye irritation
Redness
Light sensitivity
Sensation of a foreign body in the eye
Investigations and Diagnosis
A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.
Complications
Corneal dryness and irritation may increase the risk of:
Corneal abrasions
Corneal ulcers
Eye infections
Treatment
Artificial tears (a lubricant) can give relief from dryness and keep the cornea lubricated. Surgery to correct the position of the eyelids is usually effective.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy has got good scope in treating entropion. Homeopathic treatment by relieves distressing symptoms like eyelid discomfort, conjunctiva redness, foreign body sensation, eye discharge, etc.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which helps to stimulate the body's own defenses to correct illness and allow the body to heal itself.
Homeopathy is also effective in treating eye infections esp. Trachoma and prevent entropion. It is best suited to old patients as homeopathic medicines safe and do not cause any side effects.
Homoeopathic medicines not only reduce the severity and recurrence of complaints but it will also improve general health of patient. They are safe, gentle and effective to give relief in harmless way.
Homoeopathic medicines work effectively on children as well as adult patients and can be taken safely during pregnancy by women.
They are most palatable medicines and easy to administer. Still patient should not do self-medication and take medicines after consulting a homoeopathic physician.
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Basil Wellness
Understanding Your Health
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