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Encyclopedia > Ectropion

Ectropion is a condition of loose eyelids. It is characterized by the turning outward of the lower eyelid. The condition can be repaired surgically. An eyelid is a thin membrane of skin with the purpose of covering and protecting an eye. ... A typical modern surgery operation For other meanings of the word, see Surgery (disambiguation) Surgery (from the Greek cheirourgia - lit. ...


Ectropion is a genetic disorder often found in certain breeds of dogs. In this instance it is often called "cherry eye". A genetic disorder, or genetic disease is a disease caused, at least in part, by the genes of the person with the disease. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The Dog is a canine carnivorous mammal that has been domesticated for at least 14,000 years and perhaps for as long as 150,000 years based on recent evidence. ... External link Cherry Eye Surgery Categories: Stub | Dog health ...


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Ectropion : RPResearch (582 words)
Ectropion is usually caused by the aging process and the weakening of the...
Ectropion - Ectropion is abnormal eversion (outward turning) of the lid margin away from the globe.
Ectropion is usually caused by the aging process and the weakening of the eyelid connective tissue...
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Ichthyosis: the autosomal recessive lamellar form with bilateral ectropion: photographs with comments: Author: William Charles Caccamise Sr, MD: [Retired Clinical Asst.
Approximately one third of children affected with this disorder develop bilateral ectropion of the cicatricial type that appears to result from excessive dryness of the skin and subsequent contracture.
): congenital lamellar ichthyosis with ectropion of the lower lid OU: [http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/atlassearch1.htm?appSession=102711730122772 ] (3.
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