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I have intermittent, ingrown lower eye lashes. what could it be?

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Entropion: Your lower lids are likely "turned in" and causing issues with your eyelashes irritating your eye. The lid malposition can be corrected to eliminate this issue.

Answered 7/15/2013

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Plucking is OK: If it is a rare thing plucking is ok. But if it is a common occurrence is you eye doctor.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/30/2012

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