Entropion

Your eye care specialist will start by asking you about your symptoms and medical history. They’ll perform an eye exam, looking for any signs of skin irritation, infection or scarring. They’ll pay close attention to the edges of your eyelid, as there are other medical conditions that can mimic entropion. They want to ensure they make the correct diagnosis to decide the proper treatment.

Tests that are used to diagnose entropion

Your provider may perform several tests to help diagnose entropion. These tests include:

Snap-back test. Without allowing you to blink, your provider pulls your eyelid down and observes how long it takes to return to its original position.
Distraction test. Your provider pulls your eyelid away from your eye and measures the distance. They consider more than 6 millimeters abnormal.
Slit lamp exam. A slit lamp is a special microscope with a bright light that your provider uses to examine your eye, looking for signs of the condition.

Symptoms

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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