Disorders of Lashes.

1.         Trichiasis

Misdirection of lashes

Causes:-       (Beats²)

• Blepharitis
• Entropion
• Alkali burn
• Trachoma
• Steven Johnson’s Syndrome
• Stye

Clinical Fetures

• Watering
• Redness
• Corneal ulcer and Secondary Infection

Treatment

• Epilation
• Electrolysis
• Argon laser thromboablation
• Cryotherapy

2.                              Distichiasis:-

It is a congenital, abnormal, additional row of lashes which is often directed backwards and irritates the conjunctiva and cornea.