There is a high likelihood that the out-turned eyelid will worsen over time. Early treatments for ectropion focus on alleviating dryness and other symptoms and protecting the eye from abrasions. As you age and the tissue around your eye weakens, the eyelid may require surgical repair. Surgery may also eventually be needed to remove scar tissue that is pulling the eyelid outward if ectropion is the result of a traumatic eye injury.