Trichiasis: symptoms, causes of onset, treatment

Pathologies of the organs of vision are different. Many of them cause vision to deteriorate, others - spoil the habitual way of life and contribute to permanent illnesses.Among such anomalies is trichiasis, which is characterized by abnormal lash growth.This disease is quite rare and not quite normal. Those who face it, should identify it in a timely manner and begin treatment.

Definition of disease

Trichiasis of the eye is a pathology characterized by abnormal eyelash growth. In this case, they are not directed from the eyeball, but to the cornea. In this case the eyelid itself has a habitual form and is not wrapped.

Not under all circumstances, abnormally growing hairs have the same shape, thickness, length and color.Most often they do not have any shade and are very thin up to the impossibility of their detection without the help of increasing optics and light.

The disease itself is not a serious threat to health, but it can cause other unpleasant pathologies.

Types and Classification

Classify trichiasis by the types and causes of occurrence.The following types of diseases are known:

• Distribution(characterized by the presence of two extra lines of eyelashes growing in the wrong direction);
• One-sided and two-sided(only on one eye or on two at once);
• Dysthiasis(has an additional number of eyelashes);

Dysthiasis

• Madaroz(full lash line or partial lesion);
• Local;
• Common.

Also, all forms of the disease can be divided into:

• Idiopathic;
• As a complication of blepharitis;
• Cicatricial.

Causes

As a rule, trichiasis is not a self-emerging disease.Usually it appears as a complication of inflammatory pathologies of the organs of vision:

• Conjunctivitis of various forms;

Types of conjunctivitis

• Blepharitis;
• Injury and mechanical damage to tissues;
• Burns with chemicals.

As a result of these lesions, the hair follicles are destroyed or change their direction.Scars and scars after healing can have the same unpleasant properties.

Incorrect treatment can increase the risk of developing trichiasis. In rare cases, surgery can cause eyelashes to grow incorrectly.

Symptoms

Visible signs of trichiasis of different species are not always available to the unaided eye.However, the patient may experience the following symptoms:

• Painful sensations;
• Sensation of the presence of a foreign body under the eyelid;
• Excess tear, lachrymation;
• Fear of light;
• Redness;
• Rapid fatigue of the visual apparatus;
• Itching, burning.

Constant threading, frequent blinking and tension can contribute to constant fatigue and headaches.

Possible complications

Timely treatment of trichiasis is necessary, since the ailment can cause frequent inflammatory processes (including purulent), contribute to the development of infections and other lesions.Among the most serious consequences of the lack of proper treatment:

• Changes and deformities of the lacrimal gland, irregular outflow of fluid;
• Permanent traumatic damage to the shell of the eyeball;
• Constant fatigue;
• Photophobia;
• Cornea ulcers;
• Blepharospasm.

In connection with the progression of the disease a person loses the opportunity to lead a habitual way of life, can not work normally, loses the ability to open and close his eyes painlessly.Also, the hygiene of the visual apparatus becomes more difficult and the appearance changes for the worse.

Begin the treatment immediately after the onset of the first symptoms.

Treatment

Therapy of this disease is quite possible today.The choice of method usually depends on the stage of development of the problem and on the results of the diagnosis. The study of the visual apparatus, in turn, includes:

• Study of visual acuity;

Definition of visual acuity

• Primary examination of the eyeball and eyelids;
• Biomicroscopy for studying the harm of ciliary contact with mucous membranes and cornea;
• Elimination of a possible eyelid turn.

Medication

Change the direction of growth of eyelashes is impossible with the help of medicines.However, they can be indispensable for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory processes associated with trichiasis, as well as the removal of its symptoms. Among the main medicines prescribed by ophthalmologists, Levomycetin in the form of drops and ophthalmic ointment. Also, auxiliaries can be used to relieve redness and swelling, therapy for corneal ulcers.

Levomycetin - antibacterial drops

Surgically

The surgical method of treating trichiasis today is the main one.Most often, a radical method is used - epilation with electrical appliances and a laser. In case they do not help and the hairs continue to grow incorrectly, surgical intervention, during which the affected area of ​​the skin is removed, followed by a healthy donor transplant tissue. It is also possible to transplant hair follicles to form a new healthy ciliary space.

Laser hair removal

Usually, the operation is performed under local anesthesia and often requires stitches and a sterile dressing, which must be changed as needed.In addition, after it is often prescribed antibacterial drugs for the prevention of infectious and other types of infections. If, some time after the intervention, the hairs grow back, they are cauterized on an outpatient basis with a laser.

In the postoperative period, it is very important to comply with all the prescriptions of the doctor and observe the regime of hygiene and rest. It is important to change the dressing in time and not to remove it without special need.

People's means

To change the direction of hair growth there are no folk recipes, however their use is often appropriate for the removal of inflammatory processes and facilitating healing.Usually recommend phytotherapy with a mixture of cornflower blue, marigold and linden, which must be taken in equal proportions. About half a glass of boiling water is used for a teaspoon of the mixture. Infusion after cooling should be filtered and used to make lotions.

Prevention

Trichiasis does not have an innate form, therefore its prevention is quite possible and even necessary in some cases.The following measures can be effective:

• Systematic observance of personal hygiene rules;
• Timely treatment of eye diseases;
• Care of eyelashes;
• Avoid injuries and eye injuries.

If the patient is to undergo eye surgery, he needs to carefully choose a surgeon who can properly perform the procedure and apply seams. Thus, the risk of trichiasis can be avoided.

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conclusions

Trichiasis can seriously affect the appearance of a person, as well as cause a number of serious diseases requiring long and complicated treatment.But to prevent possible unpleasant consequences is possible. To do this, you need to choose a method of treatment in time and begin therapy of the disease. It is important to note that it will be most effective if you start it immediately after discovering the first symptoms and diagnosing.