It may point inward or it may be on the outside of the eyelid margin. Treatment is with warm compresses and sometimes topical antibiotics. If there is a nodule or swollen area, but it isn't tender, then it is probably a chalazion , which is an inflamed meibomian gland that improves by using warm compresses several times each day for several weeks or months. Persistent cases sometimes require excision. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that causes them to have redness, crusting and scaling and the eyes may be itchy or irritated.
Treatment is usually with daily cleansing of the eyelids with a no-tears shampoo and a soft cloth.
Sometimes an antibiotic cream is also needed. Ectropions can cause an overflow of tears and can lead to inflammation and scarring. Entropions can either be congenital or secondary to inflammation of the eyelid. The eyelashes can lead to discomfort and corneal scarring, so a visit to a Pediatric ophthalmologist would be a good idea. Treatment for both entopions and ectropions often requires surgical correction, especially if it is leading to scarring.