What is Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is a generic term for inflammation of the eyelids, usually surrounding the lid margin and eyelashes. It is a very common condition that may be associated with a low grade bacterial infection (staphylococcal blepharitis) or a generalized skin condition (seborrheic blepharitis). |
Stages of Blepharitis:
No Scaling
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Who gets Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is seen most commonly in adults. Factors believed to contribute to blepharitis include abnormalities in oil gland function and an alteration in bacterial colonies that normally live on the skin. Blepharitis is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another. |
Trace scaling and trace mucous |
How Do I Know if I Have Blepharitis?
The following symptoms are common (Note: Symptoms may vary): itching,burning, scratchiness, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing crusty scaling around the eyelashes, especially upon waking. Your doctor can help definitively diagnose this condition by careful examination of the eyelid margins. In some instances, Dry Eye symptoms can be associated with blepharitis. |
Some scaling and trace mucous
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Marked scaling, pus, redness
& edema |
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Marked scaling, pus and redness
and lid edema |
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How is Blepharitis Treated?
The mainstay of therapy is improved lid hygiene. This alone may enable you to control symptoms and prevent further complications. |
