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Conditions

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a common and chronic inflammation of the eyelids that can cause symptoms such as redness, itching and irritation and crusting along the eyelid margins.

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What is?
Symptoms
CAUSES
TREATMENTS

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis refers to an inflammation of the eyelids. The condition has a frustrating array of symptoms and tends to recur. However, with a simple treatment routine, you can speed up your recovery and keep your eyes healthy.
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Symptoms

Blepharitis may cause:
  • Red, swollen and itchy eyelids
  • Crusty skin around the eyelashes, often when you first wake up
  • A feeling that there is something in the eye
  • Excessive tearing
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurry vision
  • Light sensitivity

Causes

Your eyelids can become inflamed for several reasons including:
These oil-producing glands in the eyes can cause inflammation if they become blocked.
An allergic reaction to anything from pollen to pet dander can cause blepharitis.
Bacterial infections around the eye can also cause inflammation
Rosacea and other conditions have been known to cause blepharitis.
Learning the cause of your blepharitis can help you treat it and prevent it from recurring.

Treatments

Blepharitis often comes back and treatment usually involves managing the symptoms and reducing the inflammation.

Warm compress

Using a warm compress is a common way to reduce inflammation. This can be achieved by holding a flannel that is clean and dampened with warm water against the eye for several minutes.

Massaging

Gently massaging the eye can also help to loosen and clear any build-up in the meibomian gland reducing inflammation

Cleaning

Cleansing the eye using cotton buds, water and a small quantity of baby shampoo can also aid recovery.

Repeating these practices twice a day can help to alleviate symptoms and reduce inflammation.

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