BLEPHARITIS
Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes the eyelids to become sore and inflamed
Blepharitis Overview
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is more common in people over the age of 50, but anyone can develop it.
Symptoms
Blepharitis causes eyelids to become red, swollen and inflamed.
Signs
Blepharitis can cause crusting and scales stick to the roots of eyelashes. Your eyelid edges may become red and your eyes will feel gritty, burning, sore or itchy.
Long Term Treatment
It tends to be a long-term condition, which means you’re likely to need ongoing treatment
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What is Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common condition that causes the eyelids to become red, swollen and inflamed. It is more common in people over the age of 50 because the glands that make the normal tears tend to become less effective as you get older, however anyone can develop it.
Blepharitis can cause crusting and scales that stick to the base of the eyelashes. The eyelid margins become red and your eyes will feel gritty, burning, sore or itchy.
It doesn’t normally cause serious damage to the eyes, but it can be very uncomfortable. Severe cases do have a risk of causing long-term damage, but fortunately these are quite rare. It tends to be a long-term condition, which means you’re likely to need ongoing treatment.
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Blepharitis
Blepharitis
Use the slider to see the effect of Blepharitis.
Drag the slider to the left and right to see the crusting and scales that stick to the base of the eyelashes.
The eyelid margins become red and your eyes will feel gritty, burning, sore or itchy.
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Typical Symptoms
- A sandy or gritty feeling
- Sore eyes
- An itching or burning sensation
- Your eyelid margins may become red and inflamed
- Crusting and scales that stick to the base of the eyelashes
Types of Blepharitis
Anterior blepharitis
When the front (anterior) part of the eyelids becomes sore, this can be caused by an infection, allergy or a general sensitivity to bacteria present on the eyelids. It can also be associated with some scalp conditions, such as very dry or oily skin and dandruff.
Posterior blepharitis
Also known as meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is when the glands that make the oily part of your tears become blocked. Both types of blepharitis can cause dry eye or make it worse if you already have it. Many people will have a combination of blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye.
Treatment
At the Eye Health Clinic your treatment would be tailored to your individual symptoms, and the cause of your condition. If you are suffering with any eye problems the best thing to do is to contact us and get your eyes checked.
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Treatments include: IPL, MiBoFlo and BlephEx
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