Eyelid ectropion occurs when the muscles around your eyelid weaken, causing the eyelid to turn outward and pull away from your eye. This condition is also called flipped eyelids or inverted eyelids.

Ectropion (ek-TROH-pee-on) is a condition in which your eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation. Ectropion is more common in older adults, and it ...