Objective: Ectropion is usually associated with laxity of the medial and lateral aspects of the lower eyelid. The goal of this study is to outline management and surgical correction of ectropion accompanied by variable degrees of eyelid laxity.

Patients and Methods: A retrospective study of 15 patients with ectropion along with different degrees of medial canthal ligament laxity were managed according to the ectropion grades, classification and surgical approach were described in this study. Patients were followed up for 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively.

Results: Tight fixation of medial eyelid opposed to lateral traction and correction of ectropion were accomplished in all cases. Aesthetic outcome was achieved in 12 cases, while epiphora was treated in 14 cases.

Conclusion: Surgical repair for ectropion should be directed according to the clinical findings which renders the outcome to be favourable.

Keywords: Ectropion, Lid Tightening, Medial Canthus, Lower Lid.

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Dr Ali Al-Ammouri, MD, PhD

Ophthalmology Department

Hussein Hospital-Ministry of Health

Al Salt-Jordan