ectropion, ectropium

A rolling outward of the margin of a part, e.g., of an eyelid. [G. ek, out, + trope, a turning]

- atonic e. e. of the lower eyelid following paralysis of the orbicularis oculi muscle. SYN: flaccid e., paralytic e..

- cicatricial e. e. of the eyelids after burns, lacerations, or skin infection.

- flaccid e. SYN: atonic e..

- paralytic e. SYN: atonic e..

- spastic e. e. of the lower eyelid as a result of ocular irritation and/or orbicularis oculi muscle contraction.

- e. uveae eversion of the pigmented posterior epithelium of the iris at the pupillary margin.