In simple words: Ectropion is a condition where your eyelid turns outwards, exposing the inner surface. This can cause your eyes to become dry, irritated, and watery.

Ectropion is a condition characterized by the outward turning of the eyelid margin, most commonly affecting the lower eyelid. This can lead to exposure of the conjunctiva and cornea, resulting in dryness, irritation, excessive tearing, and increased risk of infection.

Example 1: A 70-year-old patient presents with a drooping lower eyelid, excessive tearing, and eye irritation. Upon examination, the eyelid margin is turned outward, consistent with involutional ectropion. Lubricating eye drops are prescribed initially, but surgical correction is considered due to persistent symptoms., A 45-year-old patient with a history of facial burns experiences ectropion due to scar tissue contraction (cicatricial ectropion). Surgical intervention involving skin grafting is planned to address the eyelid malposition and restore proper function., A patient with Bell's palsy experiences facial nerve paralysis, leading to paralytic ectropion.Treatment focuses on managing the underlying palsy, with artificial tears and eye protection used to address ectropion symptoms.Surgical correction might be considered once the palsy resolves.

Documentation should include the type of ectropion (involutional, cicatricial, paralytic, mechanical, congenital), laterality (right, left, bilateral), the severity of the ectropion, associated symptoms (e.g., tearing, dryness, irritation, discharge), any prior treatments, and the planned treatment approach.Photographs can be helpful.

** Congenital ectropion is reported with Q10.1.