Eye Conditions and Diseases

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Ectropion
Patients with ectropion have a sagging lower eyelids that leaves the eye exposed and dry.

If we suspect an ocular condition or disease,
we will immediately schedule or perform
diagnostic tests to determined our next steps.

It is caused by a lack of tone of the delicate muscles that hold the lid taut against the eye. Excessive tearing is a common with ectropion, but wiping the tears away only causes the lid to sag more. Ectropion is most common among people over 60.

What causes ocular lymphoma?
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Irritation
• Burning
• Gritty, sandy feeling
• Red, irritated eyelid

DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS
During the exam, the doctor will determine the extent of the blockage. Cultures may be taken of the discharge to identify the type of infection. The doctor will also determine whether the infection has affected the eye.

TREATMENT
The irritation can be temporarily relieved with artificial tears and ointments to lubricate the eye; however, surgery to tighten the lid is usually necessary to correct this problem.

Northridge Eye Care
530 Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-1750

OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri

8:00am - 5:00pm

Red Bluff Vision Center
715 Jackson Street, Suite A Red Bluff, CA 96080
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9242

OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri

8:00am - 5:30pm

Northridge Eye Care 530 Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone: (530) 529-1750

Red Bluff Vision Center 715 Jackson Street, Suite A Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone: (530) 527-9242

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