Question
The 10-year-old boy has had eyelash entropion since childhood, with his eyes frequently blinking involuntarily. He has consulted at the Nanjing Children’s Hospital. He has an allergic constitution and inquires about the effectiveness of past treatments and how to obtain further assistance.
Answer
Eyelash entropion refers to eyelashes growing inward and irritating the eye. Common causes include trachoma, blepharitis, burns, or trauma. Eyelash entropion can damage vision, causing discomfort, foreign body sensation, blurred vision. In severe cases, it may lead to corneal opacity and ulcers, triggering photophobia, tearing, pain, and even vision loss or blindness.