Definition of blepharitis

Blepharitis is one of the commonest eyelid disorders worldwide. It is a chronic non contagious disease of the eye lid margin in which there is eyelid inflammation. There are many causes for it but all will share the same symptoms which are annoying. Acute Blepharitis is most commonly associated with allergy like drug allergy. Blepharitis affects all ages with different causes

Types and classification of blepharitis

Symptoms of blepharitis

Diagnosis of blepharitis

Complications of blepharitis

Treatments of blepharitis

When to seek medical care?

1-When there is no improvement of your condition with conservative use of warm compresses and lid hygiene.

2- Worsening of the condition. Sometimes sebaceous carcinoma can be presented with symptoms of blepharitis. Your doctor will be able to differentiate between both.

3- Eye pain

4- Eye discharge

5- Red eye

6- Change in vision either suddenly or gradually. Sudden loss of vision needs immediate medical care. Dramatic change of vision is rarely due to Blepharitis.

7- A sore that appears on the eyelid which is either persist or increase in size. It should be evaluated by your doctor to determine its nature

How can I prevent Blepharitis?

1- Keep your hand and face clean

2-Avoid rubbing your eyes with dirty hands

3-always remove your eye makeup before bedtime with good clean and wash

4-Always wash your face and eyelid with warm water

5-massage your eyelid while washing your face

6-If you like to join sauna always massage your face and eyelid.

7-poor nutrition is a risk factor for meibomian gland dysfunction so balanced diet is required. Try to know which food are used as anti-inflammatory diet,which can help you not only in Blepharitis control but also in preventing many diseases like tumors.

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