What Is Lower Lid Malposition?
Lower lid Malposition is more common than you might think. Sounds technical doesn’t it? Well Yun Wong Eye Surgeon is here to help you understand. It’s all to do with the position of your lower eye lid or lids, for some people this creates some cosmetic issues. By this we mean something that is more visible to the human eye. If it’s left for a period of time then it can cause problems such as blurred vision , pain and you become more prone to infections in the eye.
Most Common Types of Lower Lid Malposition
The two most common forms of eyelid Malposition are entropion and ectropion.
Entropion - Causes the lower eyelids to turn in on themselves, resulting in the eyelashes touching the cornea , this can cause damage.
Ectropion- Causes the lower eyelids to turn out on themselves this can cause itchiness and unwanted irritation, meaning the eye cannot lubricate.
Lower lid retraction a downward pulling of the Sclera also known as the whiter part of the eye. If this happens in worse cases it becomes difficult to close the eye this is known as lagophthalmos and may cause constant irritation.
What Causes Lower Lid Malposition?
As we get older our facial tissue relaxes this is the main cause of malposition. The skin begins to sag and your lid begins to position themselves away from the eye. It can also be caused by medical conditions such as Bells Palsy that affects the nerves in your face and sometimes it can cause damage to the said area often leading to lengthy difficult surgeries.
Symptoms of Lower Lid Malposition
- The feeling of something being stuck in the eye.
- Tearing.
- Breakdown of the cornea.
- Mucous secretions.
- Crusting around the eyelid.
- Poor distribution of tears over the cornea.
- Burning sensations.
- A feeling of grit in the eye.
Can Lower Lid Malposition Be Treated?
Lower eyelid Malposition can be treated surgically or non surgically. Reconstructive surgery consists of the eyelid being stretched back to its normal position or reconstructed. This isn’t usually a difficult procedure and you can be admitted as an outpatient on the day of surgery. In extreme cases skin grafts can be implanted to cover areas of the eye that are exposed.
Non Surgical in some cases surgery is not needs to treat lower lid malposition other methods such as drops and ointments can be prescribed. Botox can also be used to treat specific conditions, however it is important to remember that this is a shorter term fix and the treatment will wear off and top-ups will be needed, which can prove more costly in the long run.
Can You Help With Lower Lid Malposition?
The answer is YES we can, with years of experience In all aspects of eye surgery and our dedicated specialist team there is no need to panic. If you feel like you are suffering from lower lid Malposition then don’t hesitate to contact us. We offer a number of treatment options and plans and will work with you to discuss the treatment and arrange surgery to correct your lower lid malposition.