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  2. Trichiasis - Wikipedia

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    Trichiasis (/ t r ɪ k i ˈ eɪ s ɪ s / trik-ee-AY-sis, / t r ɪ ˈ k aɪ ə s ɪ s / tri-KEYE-ə-sis) [1] is a medical term for abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye, touching the cornea or conjunctiva. This can be caused by infection, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, congenital defects, eyelid agenesis and trauma ...

  3. Accessory visual structures - Wikipedia

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    The accessory visual structures (or adnexa of eye, ocular adnexa, etc.) are the protecting and supporting structures of the eye, including the eyebrow, eyelids, and lacrimal apparatus. The eyebrows, eyelids, eyelashes , lacrimal gland and drainage apparatus all play a crucial role with regards to globe protection, lubrication, and minimizing ...

  4. Eyelash - Wikipedia

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    The word eyelash is a compound consisting of the words eye, referring to the eye which the lashes surround and protect; and lash, referring to the braided cord of a whip or to the act of stroking with a whip. This is in reference to both the individual lashes resembling whips, and the action of blinking the eyes causing the lashes to move in a ...

  5. Eyelid - Wikipedia

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    They keep the eyes from drying out when asleep. Moreover, the blink reflex protects the eye from foreign bodies. A set of specialized hairs known as lashes grow from the upper and lower eyelid margins to further protect the eye from dust and debris. The appearance of the human upper eyelid often varies between different populations.

  6. The 13 Best Eyelash Serums for Thicker, Longer Lashes - AOL

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    We spoke with board-certified dermatologists to discover the best-rated eyelash serums for growth. Here are affordable options and formulas for sensitive eyes. The 13 Best Eyelash Serums for ...

  7. Entoptic phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    A phenomenon that could be entoptical if the eyelashes are considered to be part of the eye is seeing light diffracted through the eyelashes. The phenomenon appears as one or more light disks crossed by dark blurry lines (the shadows of the lashes), each having fringes of spectral colour.

  8. List of instruments used in ophthalmology - Wikipedia

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    -do-; heavy instrument and can not keep eyelashes out of the operating field •Guarded eye speculum (left and right)-do-; heavy instrument but can keep eyelashes out of the operating field with its "guard" and hence left or right ones are required •Wire Speculum: to keep the eyes open during any operation; light wire instrument Needle holders:

  9. Fact check: A Canadian inventor patented false eyelashes - AOL

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    A viral meme claims a 19th century prostitute invented false eyelashes to protect her eyes while on the job. This is provably false. Fact check: A Canadian inventor patented false eyelashes