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Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the lash follicles at the eyelid margins, caused by excess growth of bacteria normally present on the skin.
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Symptoms
Blinking causes a granular sensation (like sand or dust in the eye; Loss of eyelashes may occur.
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Causes
Blepharitis is usually caused by seborrheic dermatitis or a bacterial infection, and sometimes it is a combination of b...
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Tests
An examination of the eyelids during an eye examination is usually enough to diagnose blepharitis.
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Treatments
The primary treatment is careful daily cleansing of the lid margins, to remove the skin oils that the bacteria feed on....
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bacitracin
ciprofloxacin
doxycycline
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Risk Factors
Acne rosacea
Allergies
dandruff
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Complications
Styes; Chalazia; Injury to the eye tissue (corneal ulcer) from irritation; Inflammation of the surface of the eye (conj...
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Prevention
Cleaning eyelids carefully will help prevent blepharitis. If a specific skin condition is present, it should be treated...
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve after careful cleansing of ...
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