A member asked:

I have 2-3 eyelashes that grow down and are bothersome. they irritate my eyes. can i stop them from growing like that?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Trichiasis: Trichiasis is a common eyelid abnormality in which the eyelashes are misdirected and grow inwards toward the eye. They can rub against different parts of the eye which, understandably, is irritating. It can be caused by an eye infection, inflammation of the eyelid, autoimmune conditions or trauma. You can't stop it but offending eyelashes can be removed sometimes with surgery. See your Eye Doctor.

Answered 3/13/2018

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