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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.
Causes
Blepharitis is usually caused by seborrheic dermatitis or a bacterial infection, and sometimes it is a combination of b...
Tests
An examination of the eyelids during an eye examination is usually enough to diagnose blepharitis.
Treatments
The primary treatment is careful daily cleansing of the lid margins, to remove the skin oils that the bacteria feed on....
Complications
Styes; Chalazia; Injury to the eye tissue (corneal ulcer) from irritation; Inflammation of the surface of the eye (conj...
Prevention
Cleaning eyelids carefully will help prevent blepharitis. If a specific skin condition is present, it should be treated...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve after careful cleansing of ...
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