noun
- Plural of entropion; a medical condition in which the eyelid turns inward toward the eye, causing irritation.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; typically refers to lower eyelid inversion
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with entropions affecting both lower eyelids.
- Entropions can cause redness, tearing, and discomfort if left untreated.
- Surgery may be recommended to correct severe entropions.
- Age-related entropions are common in elderly patients.
- The ophthalmologist examined the entropions and prescribed lubricating drops.