Eyelid Lesions &
Malposition
An eyelid lesion is a growth that develops on the eyelid. Most eyelid lesions are not vision-threatening or life-threatening, but you should be evaluated by your eye doctor to ensure there are no concerns. A malposition is when the eyelid is not in its normal anatomical position which can affect peripheral vision, its ability to protect the eye and tear drainage.
Eyelid Lesions
Cancerous Lesions
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma
- Actinic Keratosis
Non-Cancerous Lesions
- Papilloma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Cyst
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Xanthelasma
- Nevus
Inflammatory Lesions
- Stye
- Chalazion
Malposition
Upper lid malposition can cause:
- Drooping of upper lids
- Obstruct peripheral vision
Low lid malposition can cause
- Excessive tearing due to poor tear flow
- Irritation/Foreign Body Sensation due to mechanical irritation from eyelashes
Upper lid conditions
- Ptosis
- Drooping of Upper Eyelid due to muscle or tendon laxity
- Dermatochalasis
- Hooding of upper eyelid due to excess skin
- Trichiasis
- Misdirection of eyelashes
- Rub Against surface of eye
Lower lid conditions
- Ectropion
- Outward rotation of lower eyelid
- Causes excessive tearing as tears cannot be properly directed to tear ducts for drainage from the eye
- Entropion
- Inward rotation of lower eyes
- Causes irritation due to eyelashes being misdirected against cornea (Surface of eye)
- Trichiasis
- Misdirection of eyelashes
- Rub against surface of eye
