Which term denotes the turning inward (inversion) of the eyelid?

Which term denotes the turning inward (inversion) of the eyelid?

• A. Edema
• B. Entropion
• C. Enucleation
• D. Evisceration

Answer: (B)

Entropion is the turning inward of the eyelid, causing the lashes to rub against the surface of the eye. This inward inversion irritates the cornea and conjunctiva and can lead to tearing, redness, and even corneal ulcers if not treated. It often happens with aging as the eyelid and supporting structures loosen or scar. This is different from edema, which is just swelling from fluid buildup in tissues and doesn’t involve the eyelid turning inward. It’s also not related to eye removal procedures like enucleation (removing the eyeball) or evisceration (removing the contents of the eye while leaving the outer shell).

Entropion is the turning inward of the eyelid, causing the lashes to rub against the surface of the eye. This inward inversion irritates the cornea and conjunctiva and can lead to tearing, redness, and even corneal ulcers if not treated. It often happens with aging as the eyelid and supporting structures loosen or scar. This is different from edema, which is just swelling from fluid buildup in tissues and doesn’t involve the eyelid turning inward. It’s also not related to eye removal procedures like enucleation (removing the eyeball) or evisceration (removing the contents of the eye while leaving the outer shell).