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Correction of ectropion

The descent of this gentleman's lower eyelids was an ageing phenomenon. Because the tears were not evacuated properly there was not only irritation, but also running eyes. Under local anaesthesia the lax, outer corners of the eyelids were pulled up and reattached more firmly to the bone. After the correction both the irritation and the watering of the eyes disappeared.
Age category: 85 - 89 years.

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