Eyelash extensions gone wrong? Not quite... 👀 What you're seeing is ectopic cilia — a rare condition where a lash grows from the wrong part of the eyelid. In this case, it’s anterior ectopic cilia, where the lash sprouts from the outside skin of the eyelid. There's also a posterior type, which grows inward — toward the eyeball. 😳 🧬 Typically congenital, this condition doesn’t always need treatment — but if it’s causing irritation or pain, don’t try to pluck it yourself. Leave it to the pros: