PMC9531735_01
Child with right congenital ectropion at presentation
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Examination revealed ectropion (eversion) of the right upper eyelid with severe conjunctival chemosis and discharge [Figure 1].
Child on day 3 after using 3% hypertonic saline
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Though the swelling reduced significantly on the second day, treatment was continued and on the third day, the chemosis was fully resolved and the lid reverted back to normal position [Figure 2] The eye was no longer padded after the third day, the 3% hypertonic saline, topical antibiotic were instilled 8 hourly 5 minutes apart, and the antibiotic ointment was then used twice daily.