Entropion happens when your eyelid turns inward toward your eyeball. This condition causes your eyelid skin and eyelashes to rub against your eye. The friction often causes discomfort and irritation to your cornea (front of your eye). Entropion usually occurs in your lower eyelid, and it can occur on one side or both (bilateral entropion). If it’s not treated, it can damage your cornea and lead to vision loss.

What are the symptoms of entropion?

Entropion causes many uncomfortable symptoms in your eye. When the condition first develops, symptoms may only occur occasionally. After time, however, the symptoms usually become constant. Signs of entropion include:

• Feeling like there’s something in your eye.
• Red eyes.
• Tearing (watering).
• Blurry vision.
• Eye pain.
• Itching.
• Sensitivity to light and wind.
• Drainage or crusting.