Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Eyelid inflammation
Symptoms
The eyelids appear red and irritated, with
- Crusty
- Reddened
- Swollen
Itching - Burning
You may feel like you have sand or dust in your eye when you blink. Sometimes, the eyelashes may fall out.
Signs and tests
An examination of the eyelids during an eye examination is usually enough to diagnose blepharitis.
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Blepharitis Treatment
Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
