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Blepharitis is an inflammation process affecting the eyelid margins, eyelash follicles or openings of the anteriorly-placed accessory lacrimal glands and the posteriorly-placed Meibomian glands that causes ocular irritation and redness acutely but usually chronically.
Signs and symptoms include redness, irritation, burning, tearing, pruritus, itching, crusting, loss of eyelashes, eyelid sticking, photophobia, and frequent eye blinking.
Diagnosis is based on history and characteristic findings in comprehensive medical eye evaluation.
Early detection and appropriate management can reduce signs and symptoms of blepharitis and prevent permanent structural damage and possible loss of visual function.
For further information regarding the management of Blepharitis, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Signs and symptoms include redness, irritation, burning, tearing, pruritus, itching, crusting, loss of eyelashes, eyelid sticking, photophobia, and frequent eye blinking.
Diagnosis is based on history and characteristic findings in comprehensive medical eye evaluation.
Early detection and appropriate management can reduce signs and symptoms of blepharitis and prevent permanent structural damage and possible loss of visual function.
For further information regarding the management of Blepharitis, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
