Ectropion

Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2010

Ectropion
Patients with ectropion have a sagging lower eyelids that leaves the eye exposed and dry. It is caused by a lack of tone of the delicate muscles that hold the lid taut against the eye. Excessive tearing is a common with ectropion, but wiping the tears away only causes the lid to sag more. Ectropion is most common among people over the age of 60.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
•Irritation
•Burning
•Gritty, sandy feeling
•Excessive tearing
•Red, irritated eyelid
DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS
Ectropion can be diagnosed with a routine eye exam.

TREATMENT
The irritation can be temporarily relieved with artificial tears and ointments to lubricate the eye; however, surgery to tighten the lid is usually necessary to correct this problem.

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OFFICE HOURS

Mon

10:00 - 5:00

Tue

10:00 - 7:00

Wed

10:00 - 2:00

Thu

10:00 - 7:00

Fri

9:00 - 3:30

Sat

9:00 - 1:00

Sun

Closed

*Closed for lunch 1:00 - 2:00
**Alternating every other Wednesdays and Saturdays

Northbrook Family Eye Care

3117 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2010
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Northbrook Family Eye Care 3117 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: (847) 562-2010 Fax: (847) 562-2012

Northbrook Family Eye Care proudly serves Northbrook, IL and the surrounding areas of Deerfield, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Highland Park, Arlington Heights, Mt Prospect, Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Schaumburg, Glencoe and Elk Grove Village.

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