Turned-Out Eyelid (Ectropion)

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Turned-Out Eyelid (Ectropion) is a condition where the lower eyelid turns outward, away from the eye. Because the eyelid no longer rests properly against the eye, it cannot close completely.

Turned-In Eyelid (Entropion)

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Turned-In Eyelid (Entropion) is a condition where the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelashes and skin to rub against the surface of the eye.

Styes and Chalazia (Eyelid Lumps)

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A stye is a red, painful bump on the eyelid, similar to a small pimple. It happens when an oil gland in the eyelid becomes blocked and infected. Styes can cause tenderness, swelling, and irritation.

Eyelid Skin Cancer and Reconstruction

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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and the eyelids are a frequent site because the skin here is thin and exposed to the sun. The most common types include:

Eye Effects of Facial Paralysis

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Facial paralysis happens when the facial nerve, which controls movement of the face, is damaged. This nerve helps you smile, frown, close your eyes, and raise your eyebrows.

Droopy Eyelids (Blepharoptosis or Eyelid Ptosis)

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Ptosis means a droopy upper eyelid. It can affect one or both eyes. In mild cases, it may just make you look tired. In more severe cases, the eyelid may cover part of the pupil and block vision.

Droopy Eyebrows and Brow Lift Surgery

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As we age, the skin and tissues around the forehead and brows can weaken and loosen. This can cause the eyebrows to sag, a condition called brow ptosis.