Blepharitis is inflammation of the edges of the eyelids. They look with a crust, peeled and often red. This condition is very common.
The causes of blepharitis include:
Sometimes the cause is unknown.
Bacteria can cause the formation of crustsand particles along the eyelashes in some people, and in some they do not. People who have dandruff or oily skin are more likely to have blepharitis.
Symptoms include:
Sometimes flakes fall from your eyelids into your eyes. Then your eyes may look red andfeel irritated.
Your eye doctorwill examine your eyes using a slit lamp.
Blepharitis can be difficult to treat. In general, treatment involves careful washing of your eyelids and eyelashes. You may need to follow a certain cleaning procedure for several weeks or months. The cleaning process is as follows:
Your doctor will tell you how often you should follow the cleaning procedure.
Your doctor may prescribe ointment (with or without antibiotics) to help relieve your symptoms. After washing your eyelids and eyelashes, rub the ointment along the edges of your eyelids. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Occasionally, you may need to take antibiotics in pill form.
For some people, blepharitis may never completely subside. For others, cleansing and medications can cure the problem. Even when the symptoms disappear, regular cleaning can help prevent blepharitis from reappearing.
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