BLEPHARITIS

Types

There are three types of blepharitis:

• Anterior blepharitis – where the inflammation affects the skin around the base of your eyelashes
• Posterior blepharitis – where the inflammation affects your Meibomian glands, found along the eyelid edges behind the base of the eyelashes
• Mixed blepharitis – a mix of both anterior and posterior blepharitis

Symptoms

Blepharitis signs and symptoms include:

• Watery eyes
• Red eyes
• Eyelids that appear to be sticky
• Irritated eyelids
• Red, swollen eyelids
• Eyelid stiffness
• Sensitivity to light
• Loss of eyelashes

Diagnosis

Tests and techniques used to diagnose blepharitis include:

• Taking a look at your eyelids. Your doctor will cautiously examine your eyelids and your eyes. The individual being referred to may use an extraordinary enhancing instrument in the midst of the examination
• Swabbing skin for testing. In some cases, your doctor may use a swab to obtain some oil or secretion that forms on your eyelid.

Treatment

Self-care measures, for instance, washing your eyes and using warm packs, maybe the standard treatment for most cases of blepharitis. If that isn’t adequate, your doctor may suggest medicines, including:

Antibiotics. These medicines have appeared to help ease inflammation and treat bacterial infection of the eyelids. They include eye drops, creams, and emollients.

Medications to control inflammation. Steroid eyedrops or analgesics may help control inflammation.