About Entropion or Ectropion Repair
Key Highlights
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Corrects eyelid malposition to protect the cornea and improve eye health.Relieves chronic irritation, pain, redness, and excessive tearing.Prevents serious complications like corneal abrasions, ulcers, and infections.Outpatient procedure with a relatively short surgical time.High success rate in restoring normal eyelid function and appearance.Can significantly improve quality of life and visual comfort./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic inward turning of the eyelid (entropion) causing eyelashes to scratch the cornea.
- Chronic outward turning of the eyelid (ectropion) leading to eye exposure, dryness, and tearing.
- Symptoms include persistent eye irritation, redness, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision.
- Recurrent corneal abrasions, ulcers, or infections due to the eyelid malposition.
- Failure of conservative treatments like lubricating eye drops or taping the eyelid.
- Conditions causing the malposition: involutional (age-related), cicatricial (scarring), paralytic, or congenital.
How to prepare
- Complete a comprehensive eye examination and eyelid assessment by the ophthalmologist.
- Disclose all medications, especially blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin, as per doctor's instructions.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as vision may be temporarily blurry.
- Avoid eating or drinking for a specified period before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Wash your face thoroughly and avoid wearing eye makeup on the day of surgery.
- Discuss any allergies and your complete medical history with the surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or swelling around the eye (common and usually temporary).
- Infection at the surgical site, requiring antibiotics.
- Scarring, though the incision is typically placed in the eyelid crease to minimize visibility.
- Recurrence of the eyelid malposition, possibly requiring additional surgery.
- Asymmetry in eyelid appearance or contour.
- Rarely, injury to the eye, over-correction, under-correction, or changes in vision.
- Reaction to anesthesia (local or general).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye ointments or drops as directed.
- Apply cold compresses gently to reduce swelling and bruising for the first 48 hours.
- Avoid rubbing, pressing, or getting water directly in the eye for at least one week.
- Sleep with your head elevated to minimize swelling.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and bending over for 1-2 weeks.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing and remove any non-dissolvable stitches.
- Protect eyes from sun, wind, and dust with sunglasses.
- Most normal activities can be resumed within a week, but full healing takes longer.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (Typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 1-2 weeks for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering entropion or ectropion repair in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ophthalmology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform entropion or ectropion repair. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for entropion or ectropion repair compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 163 – USD 544 | 0-1 days (Typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 1,208 – USD 4,026 | 0-1 days (Typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full healing | Know More |
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Ophthalmologists for Entropion or Ectropion Repair
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform entropion or ectropion repair and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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