Trichiasis

Symptoms and Treatment

Your eye may feel irritated by the sensation of having something in your eye.

Other symptoms include:

• redness
• tearing, and
• sensitivity to bright light

Eyelashes that rub against the cornea for a long time can cause a corneal abrasion or even a corneal ulcer.

How is trichiasis treated?

Other surgical treatments include:

• Electrolysis. This process uses electricity to permanently remove hair. While effective, electrolysis is time-consuming and can be painful.
  
  
• Cryosurgery. This removes the lashes and follicles by freezing them. Cryosurgery is effective but has the potential for complications.

Your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery to reposition the eyelashes. This can be the case if your trichiasis is due to epiblepharon.