Malposition of the eyelids may occur at birth, later in life, or as a result of trauma or an accident. The most common causes of eyelid malposition are involutional ectropion or entropion of the lower eyelid and ptosis of the upper eyelid. This results in eye disorders such as eye dryness, recurrent conjunctivitis, impairment of vision and an unattractive appearance.
That being said, eyelid malposition can also be caused by other diseases, like Grave’s Disease and Hyperthyroidism. These conditions cause multiple changes in the tissues in the eye socket, which usually lead to eyelid retraction.