noun
definition
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.
Examples of eyelid in a Sentence
Red inside eyelid, shown in bloodhounds and St Bernards.
Seborrhoeic blepharitis is also a disease of the anterior eyelid margin and is caused by excessive sebum.
If George ' dubya ' Bush looked a little weepy at the US presidential inauguration, nobody batted an eyelid.
There is also pain in the eyelid, redness of the eye, and flow of tears.
Cats have a third eyelid at the inner corner of the eye.
Within a few hours he developed a bumpy rash on one cheek and a swollen pink eyelid.
In them areas are found whence stimuli excite movements of this or that finger alone, of the upper lip without the lower, of the tip only of the tongue, or of one upper eyelid by itself.
When this is shown to be the case, eyelid catalepsy has been achieved.
The top procedure for them was breast enlargement, followed by eyelid surgery.
He had a drooping left eyelid that covered half of the eye which rendered him a rather sinister appearance.
Without batting an eyelid, R looked up & said, you have only got 5 minutes mate!
Facial weakness interferes with the ability to close the eyelid normally.
They are applied inside the lower eyelid to produce a local effect directly on the eye.
Don't try to tape the eye straight after applying gel or drops as these make the eyelid greasy and the tape wont stick.
On examination, the eyelid margins are thickened, slightly inflamed and crusty.
Signs include eyelid retraction, conjunctival redness and swelling, proptosis (either unilateral or bilateral ), periorbital edema, and ophthalmoplegia.
He too spooks at things like birds & leaves yet wo n't bat an eyelid at a tractor.
Applying it over the entire eyelid will ensure your makeup stays put.
Although white eyeliner can be used in a retro-like fashion when applied as a thin line across the upper eyelid, applying eyeliner in an inverted v-shape on the inner corner of the eye will instantly make eyes appear large and wide awake.
The last color in the container reads, "Eyelid."
I applied this color to about ¼ of my eyelid.
Apply the nude eye shadow on the eyelid and into the crease, sweeping the shadow slightly out at the outermost corner of the eye towards the brow.
Surgery can be used for corneal transplantation or to correct eyelid deformities.
Growths on the eyelid that are not red and painful are usually cysts and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Rubbing the eyes, especially when the sty is oozing pus, can spread the infection along the eyelid and cause other styes.
Styes appear as red bumps on the eyelid and may cause itching or tearing.
Though chalazia may appear as large unsightly lumps deep within the eyelid, they are usually not painful.
It is important to call the doctor if the child has a fever, pain in the eye, swelling or redness over the entire eyelid, or a painful sty persists for one to two weeks.
The doctor determines whether a child has a sty by visually examining the appearance of the eyelid.
If the bump is hard and is located deep within the eyelid, it probably is a chalazion.
The warm washcloth is applied to the eyelid of the closed eye for 10 to 15 minutes three to four times a day.
This can irritate the eyelid further and spread the bacteria.
Some doctors recommend using over-the-counter eye washes, such as Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash or Collyrium Eye Wash, or medicated pads made especially for the eyes to clean around the eyelid.
Others suggest washing the eyelid and the eyelash area with a mild soap wash, made from equal parts of baby shampoo and water.
This is swabbed on the eyelid with a cotton ball.
Both Staphylococcus blepharitis and recurring styes can cause scarring of the eyelid.
Chalazion-A condition in which clogging of the Meibomiam gland causes a cyst inside the eyelid.
Sty-An external hordeolum caused by an infection of an oil gland on the eyelid.
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin, delicate membrane that covers the eyeball and lines the eyelid.
In such cases, a small sore develops on the palpebral conjunctiva (the membrane lining the inner eyelid) and is often accompanied by conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane) and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear.
If pinta spreads to the eyes, irreversible eyelid deformities may persist.
Seventh cranial nerve endings control neck, eyelid, and forehead muscles; are responsible for facial expression, the secretion of saliva, the volume at which sound is perceived; and a myriad of other functions.
However, ptosis is rarely related to the development of amblyopia, unless the droopy eyelid completely obscures the pupil.
It is present at birth, and children exhibit severe contractures of the joints, resulting in limb deformity; spinal curvature; deformities of the chest wall; difficulties breathing; abnormally small jaw; and upper eyelid droop (ptosis).
Permanent eye makeup may be tattooed onto the upper eyelid and lower eyelid.
With eyelid tattoos, people are able to close their eyes and reveal a hidden picture for onlookers.
In contact with the eye, it may cause swelling of the eyelid and conjunctivitis.
A twitching muscle in the eyelid is extremely common.
Be sure to clean your eyelid area with a damp towel or brush before application.
Apply the medium shade to your main eyelid and use your finger to blend where the two colors meet.