Entropion, Ectropion and Lateral Canthal Support

Learning goal

Prepare for Day 3: eyelid malposition repair and lateral eyelid stabilization.

Read before Day 3

  • Involutional entropion.

  • Cicatricial entropion.

  • Involutional ectropion.

  • Lateral tarsal strip principles.

  • Canthopexy and canthoplasty concepts.

  • Lower eyelid retractors.

Focus points

  • Horizontal eyelid laxity

  • Medial and lateral canthal tendon support

  • Lower eyelid retractor function

  • Lateral tarsal strip position

  • Rotational sutures

  • Avoiding over-tightening

Practical task

Before the hands-on block, identify whether each procedure mainly corrects horizontal laxity, vertical instability, retractor dehiscence or cicatricial change.

Turning In and Turning Out: Management of Entropion and Ectropion - Cybersight

Why watch this

This lecture helps connect eyelid malposition anatomy with surgical correction strategies.

Watch for

  • Horizontal eyelid laxity

  • Lower eyelid retractor changes

  • Lateral canthal tendon support

  • Entropion vs ectropion mechanisms

  • Procedure selection

Lateral Tarsal Strip - Oculoplastics.info

Why watch this

This video is directly relevant for the lateral eyelid stabilization hands-on session.

Watch for

  • Lateral canthal release

  • Tarsal strip preparation

  • Fixation point

  • Eyelid tension

  • Avoiding overcorrection

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