Instead of becoming trapped under the skin, an ingrown eyelash may grow in the wrong direction, toward the eye. This is called trichiasis, and it can cause irritation, pain, and damage to the cornea.

Trichiasis is associated with an increased risk of bacterial infection, according to a study. "There may be a similar trend in eyes with conjunctival scarring," the study authors said.

Trachomatous trichiasis, a potentially blinding condition where inward-turned eyelashes scratch the front of the eye, can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid ...

Trachomatous trichiasis, a potentially blinding condition where inward-turned eyelashes scratch the front of the eye, can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid ...

Trachomatous trichiasis (TT, inturning of the eyelashes to touch the eye following longterm infection with Chlamydia trachomatis) affects over seven million people world-wide. Corrective eyelid ...

Mild trichiasis can be treated with self-epilation when surgery is not available, and absorbable sutures offer advantages, researchers say. News & Perspective Drugs & Diseases ...

Two standard surgical procedures helped treat patients with trachomatous trichiasis, according to a study published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Emily W. Gower, PhD, of University of North ...

In a study of antibiotic therapy after surgery for trichiasis, the recurrence rate at 3 years was 10% after oral azithromycin compared with 13% for topical tetracycline. News & Perspective Drugs ...

A single dose of oral azithromycin is better than, but not significantly superior to, topical tetracycline for protection against recurrence of trichiasis for up to three years post-surgery.

Trachomatous trichiasis, a potentially blinding condition where inward-turned eyelashes scratch the front of the eye, can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid ...

Trachomatous trichiasis, a potentially blinding condition where inward-turned eyelashes scratch the front of the eye, can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid ...