Blepharitis – Symptoms and Treatment

Do you have:

•   Eye and eyelid irritation?
•   Crusting of the eyelid/eyelashes?
•   Itchiness of the eye?
•   Tearing?
•   Redness in the eyelid margins and in the eye?
•   Burning sensation?

Unfortunately if your answer is YES to the above questions, then these symptoms indicate that you could be suffering from Blepharitis, which is a common and ongoing condition where the eyelids become inflamed (swollen), with oily particles and bacteria coating the eyelid margin near the base of the eyelashes. 

The underlying causes of blepharitis aren't completely understood, however it can be associated with a bacterial eye infection, symptoms of dry eyes or certain types of skin conditions such as acne rosacea.

A close examination of your eyelids and eyelashes by an eye doctor is usually all that is needed to diagnose blepharitis. Your doctor may test your vision, perform a slit-lamp microscope exam, and test your eye pressure as well.

Blepharitis is often a chronic, or ongoing, condition, but it can be controlled with the following treatments, and your ophthalmologist will help you identify which treatments are most appropriate.

·         Warm compresses

·         Eyelid scrubs

·         Antibiotic ointment

·         Nutritional therapy 

·         Good hygiene

For more details, you can read the original article published on geteyesmart.com.

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