Eyelid malposition is a condition where the eyelid is not positioned against the eyeball in the way it should be. Not only a cosmetic problem, but this condition can also sometimes cause pain and redness of the eyeball, blurry vision and in some cases damage to the cornea. The malposition of the eyelid can take on many different forms. The eyelid can turn outwards (ectropion), turn inwards (entropion) or droop over the eyeball (ptosis). In most cases, this condition is associated with ageing, and typically occurs because the skin and muscles of the eyelids stretch as you age. There are a small number of cases where these malpositions of the eyelid can occur due to trauma or due to another illness. Malpositions of the eyelid can be treated using surgery, often performed under local anaesthetic.