TRICHIASIS

Trichiasis is inward misdirection of eyelashes originating from normal site of origin

Clinical features:

They cause 

1. ocular irritation, 

2. disturbance of tear film and 

3. corneal epithelial defect. 

Treatment options are 

1. epilation: removal by forceps

2. electrocautry

3. cryotherapy 

4. argon laser.