Entropion

[Jenn K]

Has any had Entropion surgery done due 7th nerve damage done due to an AN?

[Jim Scott]

Jenn ~

No, I haven't needed this surgery but I thought it might be helpful to post an explanation of 'ectropion' for our readers.

Jim

Ectropion is the abnormal outward turning of the eyelid.  Patients who have ectropion have saggy lower lids that leaves the eye exposed and dry.  It is caused by the weakening of delicate muscles that hold the eyelid alongside the eye.  Eyelid burns or skin disease may also cause this problem. Excessive tearing is very common with ectropion but unfortunately wiping the tears worsens the sagging.  Ectropion is most common among people over the age 60.

[nancyann]

Hi Jenn:  I've never heard of the term ectropion until Bill gave the definition.  By the sound of it,  after my surgery I had it due to facial paralysis (which I still have).  I have had many surgeries on my eye & a big one called the T3 on my face.
The eye surgery that worked best was the Canthal sling; I also have a platinum weight in my upper lid (otherwise the upper lid would be wide open too - it was awful before surgery). 
I hope this helps. 
Always good thoughts,  Nancy