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Definition of Distichiasis

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Distichiasis: Double rows of eyelashes. The extra eyelashes grow from the Meibomian glands and may protrude into the cornea, producing severe corneal abrasions.