Disorders lower eyelid

Disorders lower eyelid -- lower eyelid --

Eyelid problems range from benign, self-resolving processes to malignant, possibly metastatic, tumors. Inflammation, infection, benign and malignant tumors, and structural problems such as ectropion, entropion and blepharoptosis may occur. Fortunately, most eyelid disorders are not vision-threatening or life-threatening; however, many cause irritative symptoms such as burning, foreign-body sensation or pain. Blepharitis, or eyelid inflammation, one of the most common problems, is characterized by erythematous eyelids with accumulation of debris along the eyelid margin. Malignant eyelid tumors may be associated with lash loss and erosion of normal eyelid structures. Recognition and diagnosis of these problems are crucial to their proper management. Warm compresses and antibiotics suffice for many conditions, while excision, cryotherapy or laser treatment are required for some.

Eyelid Disorders 

1. Entropion/ Ectropion -- lower eyelid --

Entropion is a condition where the eyelid margin (usually the lower one) is turned
inward; the eyelashes touch the eye and irritate the cornea.
Ectropion is a condition where one or both eyelid margins turn outward, exposing both the conjunctiva that covers the eye and the conjunctiva that lines the eyelid.
Eyelid muscles are susceptible to sarcoma.

Causes and symptoms

Entropion/ectropion usually results from aging, but sometimes can be due to a
congenital defect, a spastic eyelid muscle, or a scar on the inside of the lid that could
be from surgery, injury, or disease. It is accompanied by excessive tearing, redness,
and discomfort. Ectropion can also be the result of allergies.

Treatment

Both entropion and ectropion can be surgically corrected. Prior to surgery, the lower
lid of entropion can be taped down to keep the lashes off the eye, and both can be
treated with lubricating drops to keep the cornea moist.
The eyelid is cut away to show the appearance of the normal eyelid (left); an eyelid exhibiting ectropion - outward turning of the lower eyelid (center); and an eyelid exhibiting entropion - inward turning of the lower
eyelid (right).

1. Eyelid edema -- lower eyelid --

Eyelid edema is a condition where the eyelids contain excessive fluid. 

Causes and symptoms

Eyelid edema is most often caused by allergic reactions, for example, allergies to eye
makeup, eye drops or other drugs, or plant allergens such as pollen. Trichinosis, a
disease caused by eating undercooked meat, also causes eyelid edema. However,
swelling can also be caused by more serious causes, such as infection, and can lead
to orbital cellulitis, which can threaten vision. Symptoms can include swelling, itching,
redness, or pain. 

Treatment

Patients with swollen eyelids should contact their eye doctor. A severely swollen lid
can press on the eye and possibly increase the intraocular pressure. An infection
needs to be ruled out. Or, something as simple as an allergy to nail polish and then
touching the eyes can cause swelling. The best treatment for allergic eyelid edema is
to find and remove the substance causing the allergy. When that is not possible, as
in the case of plant allergens, cold compresses and immunosuppressive drugs such
as corticosteroid creams are helpful. However, steroids can cause cataracts and
increase intraocular pressure and patients must be very careful not to get the cream
in their eyes. This should not be done unless under a doctor's care. For edema
caused by trichinosis, the trichinosis must be treated.

Eyelid Disorders

Eyelid Disorders - lower eylid

lower eylid : An eyelid disorder is any abnormal condition that affects the eyelids.
Eyelids consist of thin folds of skin, muscle, and connective tissue. The eyelids
protect the eyes and spread tears over the front of the eyes. The inside of the eyelids
are lined with the conjunctiva of the eyelid (the palpebral conjunctiva), and the
outside of the lids are covered with the body's thinnest skin. Some common lid
problems include the following: stye, blepharitis, chalazion, entropion, ectropion,
eyelid edema, and eyelid tumors. 

1. Stye -- lower eyelid --

Stye

A stye is an infection of one of the three types of eyelid glands near the lid margins, at the base of the lashes. 

Causes and symptoms

Styes are usually caused by bacterial staphylococcal infections. The symptoms are pain and inflammation in one or more localized regions near the eyelid margin.

Treatment

Styes are treated with warm-hot compresses for 10-15 minutes, three to four times a day. Sometimes topical antibiotics may be prescribed. If the initial treatment is ineffective, styes are lanced and drained. 

1.  Chalazion - lower eyelid -

A chalazion is an enlargement of a meibomian gland (an oil-producing gland in the eyelid), usually not associated
with an infectious agent. More likely, the gland opening is
clogged. Initially, a chalazion may resemble a stye, but it
usually grows larger. A chalazion may also be located in
the middle of the lid and be internal.  

Causes and symptoms

A chalazion is caused by a blockage in the outflow duct of a meibomian gland.
Symptoms are inflammation and swelling in the form of a round lump in the lid that may be painful.

Treatment - 

About 25% of chalazia will disappear spontaneously, but hot compresses may speed
the process. Because chalazia are inside the lid, topical medications are generally of
no benefit. Medication may need to be injected by the doctor into the chalazion or if
that doesn't help the chalazion may need to be excised. If what appears to be a
chalazion recurs on the same site as any previous one, the possibility of sebaceous
gland carcinoma should be investigated by biopsy.

1. Blepharitis -- Lower Eyelid --

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelid margins, often with scales and crust. It can lead to eyelash loss, chalazia, styes, ectropion, corneal damage, excessive tearing, and chronic conjunctivitis. 

Causes and symptoms

Some cases of blepharitis are caused by bacterial infection and some by head lice, but in some cases, the cause is unclear. It may also be caused by an overproduction of oil by the meibomian glands. Blepharitis can be a chronic condition that begins in early childhood and can last throughout life. Symptoms can include itching, burning, a feeling that something is in the eye, inflammation, and  scales or matted, hard crusts surrounding the eyelashes. 

Treatment

Blepharitis is treated with hot compresses, with antibiotic
ointment, and by cleaning the eyelids with a moist washcloth  and then with baby shampoo or boiled water and baking soda  mix.
Good hygiene is essential. If the blepharitis doesn't clear  up with treatment or if it seems to be a chronic problem, the  patient may have acne rosacea. These patients may need to  see a dermatologist as well.

lower eylid

lower eylid  - lower eylid

lower eylid 

 eyelid is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the eye. With the exception of the prepuce and the labia minora, it has the thinnest skin of the whole body. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle retracts the eyelid to "open" the eye. This can be either voluntarily or involuntarily. The human eyelid features a row of eyelashes which serve to heighten the protection of the eye from dust and foreign debris, as well as from perspiration. "Palpebral" (and "blepharo") means relating to the eyelids. Its key function is to regularly spread the tears and other secretions on the eye surface to keep it moist, since the cornea must be continuously moist. They keep the eyes from drying out when asleep. Moreover, the blink reflex protects the eye from foreign bodies.