diseases of eyelashes
Eyelid and eyelash problems. General Information. Common eye problems include inflammation and infection of the eyelids and eyelashes (also called blepharitis and styes). Blepharitis. Symptoms of blepharitis include inflammation of the major part of the eyelids, with crusting or scales at lid margins.
Triachiasis occurs when eyelashes are improperly positioned. Instead of the lashes curling outward, the lashes curl inward causing it to come into contact with the cornea. This is usually caused by any infection or inflammation of the eyes, trauma (i.e. fire) or an autoimmune disease.