Disease or Syndrome
eyelid disorder
eye·lid dis·or·der [ ahy-lid dis-awr-der ]
Subclass of:
Disorder of eye
Definitions related to eyelid diseases:
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(eyelid disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the eyelid.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Diseases involving the EYELIDS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(eyelid disorder) Pathologic condition of either of the two movable folds (upper and lower) that protect the anterior surface of the eyeball or eyelid.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(eyelid disorders) Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming toward your eyes. This can help protect against injuries. Like most other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected, inflamed, or even develop cancer. There are also specific eyelid problems, including Eyelids that turn in or out; Eyelids that droop; Abnormal blinking or twitching. Treatment of eyelid problems depends on the cause.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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