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Turning of the eyelid towards the globe is called

  1. Drusen

  2. Entropion

  3. Pseudophakic

  4. Ptosis

The correct answer is: Entropion

Entropion is the correct answer. Entropion refers to the inward turning of the eyelid towards the globe, which can cause the eyelashes to rub against the eye surface, leading to irritation and discomfort. Drusen are small yellowish deposits under the retina, pseudophakic refers to the condition of having an intraocular lens implant, and ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid.