Treatments
Entropion and ectropion repair in India
Quick answer
Entropion is an eyelid that turns inwards so lashes rub the eye; ectropion is an eyelid that sags outwards. Both are commonly age-related and are corrected with short eyelid operations under local anaesthesia. Repair protects the cornea and eases watering and irritation.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
Lax tendons and muscles cause lids to turn. Scarring conditions such as trachoma can also cause entropion.
Procedures tighten the lid and reposition it. Recovery is usually quick.
How this approach differs
Choice of technique depends on the cause; scarring cases need different repairs.
Who needs entropion and ectropion repair
- Lashes rubbing on the eye
- Watering and redness from an outward-turned lid
- Corneal irritation
How it is done
- Local anaesthetic injection.
- Small incisions at the lid corner.
- The lid is tightened and repositioned.
- Stitches are placed.
Before you travel to India
- Photos of the eyelid
- About a week for stitch removal
- List of blood thinners, which may need stopping
- Diabetes control check if you are diabetic
Recovery and flying home
- Bruising for a week.
- Antibiotic ointment.
- Most people fly home within about a week.
- Watering and irritation usually ease as the lid settles.
Risks
- Recurrence
- Over-correction
- Infection
Alternatives
- Lubricants
- Tape support temporarily
- Botulinum toxin for temporary entropion relief
Hospitals in India for entropion and ectropion repair
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research CentreMumbai
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
- Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira RoadMumbai
- Fortis Memorial Research InstituteDelhi NCR
Specialists
Dr Parul Maheshwari SharmaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram- Dr Gopal S PillaiAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Dr Ajit Babu MajjiYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Dr S A Hussain NaqviYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda- Dr Sujithra HAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
- Dr Bhanu Prakash MYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Frequently asked questions
Is it painful?
Done under local anaesthesia, with mild soreness afterwards.
Can both eyes be done?
Yes, often in the same session.
Will it come back?
Recurrence is possible, especially with ongoing lid laxity, but most repairs last.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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