Non-Surgical Management of Congenital Eversion of the Eyelids

Purpose: to report the effectiveness of non-invasive management of congenitaleversion of the eyelids, a rare condition associated with serious socio-psychologicalconsequences.case report: three neonates with congenital eversion of the eyelids and secondaryconjunctival chemosis and prolapse were managed with 5% hypertonic normal saline,lubricants, antibiotics, and padding. complete eye opening was achieved by the 10thday of presentation and the condition resolved.conclusion: non-invasive management of congenital eyelid eversion was found tobe effective with no need for surgical management. all health care workers shouldbe informed that this condition is amenable to conservative treatment if started early,so that prompt referral for expert management can be offered.