This is an eversion of the eyelid, usually the lower. Again this threatens the ocular surface. Patients may complain of epiphora, recurrent infections, irritation or the sensation of a foreign body.

To diagnose LWE, Korb et al. recommend 1 application of sodium fluorescein or lissamine green dye and waiting for 60 sec before observing the everted eyelid. Alternatively, 30 to 60 sec after 1 ...