Risk factors

Factors that increase your risk of developing entropion include:

• Age. The older you are, the greater your chances of developing the condition.
• Previous burns or trauma. If you've had a burn or other injury on your face, the resulting scar tissue may put you at higher risk of developing entropion.
• Trachoma infection. Because trachoma can scar the inner eyelids, people who have had this infection are more likely to develop entropion.