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Eyelid conditions

Eyelid conditions

Les pathologies palpébrales sont des affections qui touchent les paupières. Voici quelques-unes des atteintes les plus courantes :

- The bags under the eyes and above the eyes (blepharochalasis): Bags under the eyes can be caused by excess fat or fluid beneath the eyes.

- The wrinkles and fine lines : Wrinkles and fine lines are thin lines that form on the skin as we age.

- The dark circles : Dark circles are dark areas that form under the eyes due to poor blood circulation, increased pigmentation or loss of fat beneath the skin.

- The eyelid drooping (ptosis): Eyelid ptosis is a condition in which the eyelids droop and may obstruct vision.

- Theentropion or ectropion of the eyelids involve inward or outward turning of the eyelids, with problems of eyelid position, eyelashes rubbing against the eye or eye exposure with watering.

- Theeyelid oedema : Eyelid oedema is swelling of the eyelids that can be caused by inflammation or an allergic reaction.

- The Meibomian gland cysts (chalazion) : Meibomian gland cysts are painful lumps that form on the eyelids due to a build-up of sebum.

- The eyelid tumours : Les tumeurs des paupières peuvent être bénignes ou malignes et peuvent nécessiter une chirurgie ou une thérapie laser.

Diagram comparing a normal eyelid and blepharochalasis

Blepharochalasis

Upper and/or lower eyelid surgery may be necessary to remove excess skin or fatty tissue and thereby clear the visual axis.

Diagram comparing entropion, normal eyelids and ectropion

Entropion and Ectropion

Les entropions et les ectropions sont des pathologies qui affectent les paupières. Voici les traitements les plus courants pour ces affections :

- Entropion : L'entropion est une condition dans laquelle la paupière se tourne vers l'œil, ce qui peut causer des irritations et des douleurs en lien avec le frottement des cils. Le traitement le plus courant est la chirurgie pour corriger la position de la paupière. Une autre option peut être la thérapie Jett Plasma.

- Ectropion : Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns outwards, which can cause irritation and pain due to uneven tear distribution. The most common treatment is surgery to correct the position of the eyelid. Another option may be Jett Plasma therapy.

Il est important de consulter un ophtalmologiste pour évaluer la gravité de votre condition et déterminer le traitement le plus approprié pour vous.

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Good to know

  • Chalazion, blepharitis, ptosis, excess eyelid skin: these conditions are common and can most often be treated locally or with minor surgery.
  • A drooping eyelid or one that does not close properly warrants an assessment, as the cause may extend beyond the eyelid.

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