This blepharitis is characterized by matted, hard crusts about the eyelashes, which upon removal leave small ulcers that may bleed or ooze. The white part of the eye may turn red. In severe cases, the cornea the clear front window of the eye may become inflamed. In both types of blepharitis there may be a loss of eyelashes madrosis , whitening of lashes polisis , and distortion of the margins of the eyelids, which can cause chronic tearing.
Dry eye syndrome often accompanies blepharitis and both conditions will require treatment. While blepharitis is uncomfortable and often chronic, it is treatable. Strict lid hygiene performed nightly is necessary as described in the following steps. Blepharitis is a chronic problem that can usually be controlled with lid hygiene.
While cortisone can hasten relief of symptoms, long-term use can cause side effects. Rarely, some people may develop glaucoma, cataracts, or viral infections from cortisone, so limit the use of steroid drops or ointments according to your doctor's instruction. Avoid rubbing your eyes or exposing them to irritants like chemical fumes, cigarette smoke, and smog. Avoid harsh cleaners and colored tissues, which can further aggravate the sensitive lid area.
Remember, if your eyes are red, sore, or scaly, you may have blepharitis. If your eyes burn or feel scratchy you may have associated dry eyes and require frequent artificial tears.
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Diabetic Eye Care. Dry Eye. Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery. I tick off the extensive list of differentials of conjunctivitis. After all, does not witch hazel cure everything, said tongue in cheek. As I practice, the same educational segue sparks when blepharitis is the diagnosis at hand often associated with conjunctivitis, keratitis, or both.
Types of blepharitis include but are not limited to:. Of course, there may be overlap of some of these conditions as one may initiate or potentiate the other. Causes of blepharitis differ depending on whether it is an acute or chronic process, and in the case of chronic, the location of the problem. Acute blepharitis may be ulcerative or non-ulcerative. An infection causes ulcerative blepharitis. This is usually bacterial and most commonly staphylococcal.
A viral etiology such as infection with herpes simplex and varicella zoster is also possible. Non-ulcerative is usually an allergic reaction such as atopic or seasonal. Its location best classifies the chronic form of blepharitis. In anterior blepharitis, an infection, usually staphylococcal, or seborrheic disease process is involved. Also, blepharitis may be associated with rosacea.
Meibomian gland dysfunction MGD causes posterior blepharitis. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.
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