Ingrowing Eyelash (Trichiasis): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction An ingrowing eyelash, medically termed trichiasis, is an anatomical abnormality where the eyelashes misdirect and grow inward toward the globe of the eye. This misdirection causes the stiff hair shafts to continuously rub against the delicate surface of the cornea and conjunctiva. The persistent mechanical friction leads to significant ocular discomfort, tearing, and … Read more