Trichiasis is a condition in which the eyelashes turn inward and touch the cornea. This causes the eye to tear and become red and irritated. Trichiasis can occur due to scar formation from previous eyelid surgey, muscle spasms in the eyelids, or eyelashes which grow straight toward the eyes. Trichiasis is treated by plucking out the eyelashes which touch the cornea, and is usually done with a microscope. For a more permanent solution we offer eyelash removal using radiofrequency. The radiofrequency unit removes the whole bulb of the hair follicle and prevents the eyelash from growing back. This procedure can be done in the office with local anesthetic.

When choosing a surgeon to diagnose and treat or manage trachiasis, look for a board certified ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon who specializes in the eyelids, orbit, and tear drain system. It’s also important that he or she has completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship. This indicates your surgeon is not only a board certified ophthalmologist who knows the anatomy and structure of the eyelids and orbit, but also has had extensive training in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.  Dr. Shorr is Director of the Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine. He and his associates are board certified ophthalmologists as well as ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons who have completed an ASOPRS fellowship.

If you think you may have trachiasis, we invite you to call today to
 schedule an ophthalmic evaluation today.

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