The lid margin has turned in — the lashes scratch the eye with every blink. It has turned out — the eye waters and dries. Both are corrected by surgery.
Front viewCross-section
The lid margin sits against the eye, the lashes point outwardThis is how the lid protects the cornea and spreads the tears. Tap “Entropion” or “Ectropion” — and see what changes.
250,000 ₸per eyelid · surgery by ophthalmic surgeon Dr Darbuzov
Send photos of your eyes in daylight — the surgeon will tell you whether it is entropion, ectropion or something else
6 monthsof follow-up after surgery — included in the price
Entropion and ectropion surgery in brief
Surgery for entropion (inward-turning eyelid) and ectropion (outward-turning eyelid) at RB CLINIC (12 Orynbor St, Astana, a large clinic on four floors) is performed by ophthalmic surgeon Dr Ruslan Darbuzov: 250,000 ₸ per eyelid, 500,000 ₸ for two eyelids. Dr Darbuzov operates on entropion, ectropion and all types of eyelid malposition and performs eyelid reconstruction. With the clinic’s founder, Academician Bigeldiev, this surgery costs 450,000 ₸ per eyelid. Follow-up after surgery lasts 6 months and is included in the price. Booking: +7 771 848 00 00 (WhatsApp), Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00.
For international patients
Coming from abroad?
Patients from other countries come to Astana for entropion or ectropion surgery at RB CLINIC. Send your records on WhatsApp — we reply in English and arrange an online consultation with a surgeon.
250,000 ₸per eyelid≈ $550
US dollars at the National Bank of Kazakhstan rate on 04.11.2026: 453.26 ₸ per $1
Entropion: why the lashes rub your eye, and why it matters
With entropion, the lashes rub the cornea every time you blink. Left untreated, this can lead to corneal scarring and ulcers.
Entropion means the eyelid margin turns inward, towards the eye. It most often affects the lower lid in older people: with age the lid’s supporting ligaments stretch, and the muscle rolls the edge inward. Scarring entropion after burns, injuries or inflammation also occurs — then the upper lid is affected more often.
Signs of entropion
A feeling of sand or an eyelash in the eye that does not go away
Redness, watering, sensitivity to light
The lash line is not visible from outside — it has turned in
Relief when you pull the lid down with a finger
A lash rubbing the cornea leaves scratches on it. Over time this can cause scarring, clouding and even a corneal ulcer, so entropion should not be left to wait.
This is not trichiasis. Sometimes the lid sits correctly but individual lashes grow towards the eye. That is trichiasis, and it is treated differently. The exam shows which one you have.
Ectropion
Ectropion: why the eye waters and turns red
With ectropion, the lower lid pulls away from the eye. The eye closes less well, dries out and waters.
Ectropion usually develops with age, as the lower lid becomes lax. It can also follow scarring, facial nerve palsy or an unsuccessful lower blepharoplasty.
Signs of ectropion
Tears run down the cheek even though the eye feels irritated and dry
Redness of the eye and the inner lining of the lid
Stinging, a gritty feeling
The pink inner surface of the lower lid is visible
Drops and gels ease the symptoms while you wait for surgery, but they do not put the lid back in place: only surgery corrects ectropion for good.
Ectropion after blepharoplasty at another clinic is a separate task. Read about it on the page ectropion after blepharoplasty.
A 30-second self-check
What does it look like: entropion or ectropion
Tick what you notice in yourself or a loved one. This is not a diagnosis but a hint about what to show the surgeon: only an exam can say for sure.
HintTick at least one item
Each item is a sign of entropion or ectropion from medical guidelines. They show what it looks like, but only the surgeon can tell for sure.
entropionectropion
Surgery
How entropion and ectropion are corrected
The surgeon returns the lid margin to its proper position. Usually the lid is tightened and supported, and if there is scarring, the tension is released. Like a curtain that has sagged or twisted: you do not cut it, you rehang it on the rail.
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Age-related entropion and ectropion
The lid is usually tightened horizontally: pulled taut and anchored at the outer corner of the eye; sometimes the muscles that pull the lid down are also reattached.
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Scarring entropion and ectropion
The lid is released from the scar that pulls it the wrong way. Sometimes a tissue graft is needed — then it is eyelid reconstruction.
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How your own surgery will go
Which approach to use, what anaesthesia and how recovery will go, the surgeon will tell you at the exam: it depends on the type of entropion or ectropion and on your eyelids.
Can it be managed without surgery?
Temporarily — yes, permanently — no. Tape that pulls the lid into position, lubricating drops and gels relieve irritation for a while. These are ways to manage until surgery, not a cure: they do not put the lid back in place.
Eye surgery, not cosmetic surgery
The purpose of this surgery is to protect the cornea, not to change your appearance. That is why it is done by an ophthalmic surgeon: he examines both the lid and the eye it is damaging.
Who operates
Who performs entropion and ectropion surgery
A surgeon who works with eyes every day sees not only the lid but the cornea it is damaging. At RB CLINIC, entropion and ectropion surgery is performed by ophthalmic surgeon Dr Darbuzov.
Ophthalmic surgeon
Darbuzov Ruslan Nurlybekovich
Student of Academician Bigeldiev
Ophthalmic surgeon · operating since 2018
Entropion, ectropion, all types of eyelid malposition and eyelid reconstruction
Orenburg State Medical University (2012–2018), residency there (2018–2020)
Also performs blepharoplasty and treats watery eyes: tear duct irrigation and probing
Bigeldiyev Rishat KalilullaevichAcademician, founder of RB CLINIC, ophthalmic surgeon. This surgery with him costs 450,000 ₸ per eyelid. The pre-op exam is done by surgeons of his team.
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Entropion or ectropion surgery with Dr Darbuzov costs 250,000 ₸ per eyelid and 500,000 ₸ for two eyelids. The surgeon will name the exact amount after the exam: if there is scarring, eyelid reconstruction may be needed.
Entropion or ectropion · Dr Darbuzov
250,000 ₸per eyelid
500,000 ₸for two eyelids
Eyelid surgery — from RB CLINIC surgeons’ price lists
Service
Price
Entropion or ectropion surgeryDr Darbuzov · price list of 10.05.2026
250,000 ₸ per eyelid
The same on two eyelidsDr Darbuzov
500,000 ₸ for two eyelids
Entropion or ectropionAcademician Bigeldiev · price list of 01.11.2025
450,000 ₸ per eyelid
Eyelid reconstructionDr Darbuzov
300,000 ₸ per eye
Ophthalmologist appointmentfirst consultation with a fundus exam
from 20,000 ₸ per visit
Kaspi RedKaspi instalments with no surcharge for 12 months, for any surgery; with Kaspi Zhuma — up to 24 months
6 months of follow-up after surgery — included in the price. The price list is not a public offer.
From a photo on WhatsApp to a calm eye — four steps. At each one you know what comes next and what it costs.
Eye photos on WhatsAppIn daylight: looking straight ahead and looking up. The surgeon will tell you whether it is entropion, ectropion or something else.
ExaminationThe surgeon examines the lid and the cornea under a microscope, finds the cause and names the surgery and the price.
SurgeryThe surgeon returns the lid margin to its place. He will explain in advance, at the exam, how it will go.
6 months of follow-upThe surgeon checks how the lid heals and holds its position. Follow-up is included in the price.
If after surgery the lid swells sharply, hurts or your vision gets worse, call us at once: +7 771 848 00 00.
Questions
Questions about entropion and ectropion
Can entropion or ectropion be treated without surgery?
No, not permanently. Tape, drops and gels ease irritation for a while before surgery, but they do not return the lid to its place.
How much does entropion or ectropion surgery cost?
With Dr Darbuzov — 250,000 ₸ per eyelid and 500,000 ₸ for two eyelids; with Academician Bigeldiev — 450,000 ₸ per eyelid. The exact amount is given after the exam: if there is scarring, eyelid reconstruction may be needed, at 300,000 ₸ per eye.
Is this eye surgery or cosmetic surgery?
Eye surgery: its purpose is to protect the cornea, not to change your appearance. That is why it is done by an ophthalmic surgeon who examines both the lid and the eye.
How long is recovery?
It depends on the type of entropion or ectropion and on how many eyelids are operated on. The surgeon will explain the recovery plan at the exam. Follow-up after surgery lasts 6 months and is included in the price.
What happens if entropion is left untreated?
The lashes keep scratching the cornea. Over time this can lead to scarring, corneal clouding and ulcers, so it is better not to put it off.
Can I just pluck the lashes?
It helps for a few weeks, then the lashes grow back and rub the eye again. The cause is the position of the lid, and plucking does not change it.
How is entropion different from trichiasis?
With entropion the whole lid margin turns inward together with the lashes. With trichiasis the lid sits correctly but individual lashes grow towards the eye. They are treated differently, and the exam shows which one you have.
Ectropion after blepharoplasty at another clinic — can you fix it?
Patients often come to us after surgery elsewhere: every third eyelid operation at RB CLINIC is a revision. Dr Darbuzov operates on ectropion and performs eyelid reconstruction; whether he can help in your case, he will say after the exam. More on the revision blepharoplasty page.
Who performs the surgery?
Ophthalmic surgeon Dr Ruslan Darbuzov: he operates on entropion, ectropion and all types of eyelid malposition and performs eyelid reconstruction. This surgery is also performed by the clinic’s founder, Academician Bigeldiev.
Can I show my eyelid by photo first?
Yes. Send photos of your eyes on WhatsApp in daylight: looking straight ahead and looking up. The surgeon will tell you whether it is entropion, ectropion or something else, and what to do next.
Booking
Show your eyelid to the surgeon
Send photos of your eyes on WhatsApp in daylight: looking straight ahead and looking up. The surgeon will tell you whether it is entropion, ectropion or something else, and what to do.
Eye photos on WhatsApp
Answer: entropion, ectropion or something else
Exam with the surgeon
Surgery
6 months of follow-up
surgery 250,000 ₸ per eyelidinstalments Kaspi for 12 months
Kaspi Red