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What can I do for relief of pain until I can afford lower eye surgery? Possible ectropion? (Photo)

tricia1977Oct 13, 2017
I have been having such bad tearing burning pain in my lower eyelids to the top of my cheek,strained vision ,headaches,i usually have my right eye closed as much as possible or wear sun glasses and tape to the lower lid ..I have a suspicion it is ectropion but I am no doctor and I have no insurance and must wait and save for surgery ...what options do I have for pain ?any advice is greatly appreciated...also I worry of permanent damage if I have to wait please share your thoughts

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Dr. Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 14, 2017
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Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Oct 14, 2017
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