Charles Oluwole Omolase, Akinsola Sunday Aina, Bukola Olateju Omolase, Ericson Oluseyi Omolade
Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria

This report is of a neonate with bilateral asymmetrical congenital upper eyelid eversion, which was worse in the right eye. No other anomaly was detected. Conservative management of this rare ocular condition with topical antibiotics and patching of the right eye was commenced within 24 hours of birth. There was complete resolution of the eversion within 2 weeks. Health professionals working in the fields of neonatal care and obstetrics should be educated about this ocular condition in view of its amenability to treatment, especially if commenced early.

Key words: Congenital, Ectropion, Eyelids, Nigeria, Rare diseases

Asian J Ophthalmol. 2008;10:236-237.