Ectropion Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
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8. Non-Surgical Treatment
The severity of the ectropion dictates the treatment plan. In mild cases, no treatment may be necessary and the person may benefit from using the home care suggestions listed above.3NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/ectropion/.
The health care provider may also prescribe lubricating eye drops and steroid ointments to help alleviate some of the symptoms. If an infection is present, they may prescribe antibiotics. In addition, they may suggest taping the eyelid into place, particularly at night.1‘Ectropion.’ Cedars, www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/e/ectropion.html.
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