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Is It To Be Concerned About The Lashes Growing In The Eye?
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I have very long, thick eyelashes. A little over a year ago I noticed that I had a few lashes growing into the inside corner of my eye, kind of tucked between the inside of my eyelid and the eyeball. This rarely caused me any discomfort so I didn't worry about it. But now it seems that the lashes have popped out of the corner and are now hanging over my eyeball and poking me. This is quite uncomfortable and I am worried about my eyeball getting scratched. I was told that I would have to have a doctor pull the lashes out but is this the only option? And won't they just grow back the same way? Thanks
I have very long, thick eyelashes. A little over a year ago I noticed that I had a few lashes growing into the inside corner of my eye, kind of tucked between the inside of my eyelid and the eyeball. This rarely caused me any discomfort so I didn't worry about it. But now it seems that the lashes have popped out of the corner and are now hanging over my eyeball and poking me. This is quite uncomfortable and I am worried about my eyeball getting scratched. I was told that I would have to have a doctor pull the lashes out but is this the only option? And won't they just grow back the same way? Thanks
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
For the time being appellation is to be done. it is trichiasis . in future if it gives problem then surgical correction may have to be done. you may consult plastic surgeon for that.
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