Inflammatory or infectious process of the eyelid margin, typically involving skin, lashes, and meibomian glands
Associated with itchiness, redness, flaking, and crusting of the eyelid...
Redness of eyelid margin
Irritation
Burning
Tearing
Gritty sensation
Dry or watery eyes
Increased blinking
Loss of eyelashes
Photophobia
Contact lens intolerance
Eye discharge or cr...
Several treatments may be helpful and are generally used in combination.
Treatments may provide symptomatic relief but usually do not result in cure for chronic cases.
Treatmen...
No additional care is needed if symptoms resolve completely.
Patients should be educated about the potential for recurrence and chronicity with blepharitis.
Warm compresses and eyelid hygie...
American Academy of Ophthalmology Cornea/External Disease Panel. Preferred Practice Pattern® Guidelines. Blepharitis: Limited Revision. San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Opht...
373.00 Blepharitis, unspecified
373.01 Ulcerative blepharitis
690.18 Other seborrheic dermatitis
H01.009 Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
H01.019 Ulcerative bleph...
Q: Is blepharitis contagious?
A: Blepharitis is not contagious. However, if blepharitis is due in part to bacterial infection, the bacteria can be transmitted to other family members and result in ...
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1.3. A: Blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelashes, thickening of the eyelids, telangiectatic vessels along the lid margins, and plugging of the meibomian glands.
1.3. A: Blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelashes, thickening of the eyelids, telangiectatic vessels along the lid margins,...
1.4. Blepharitis may be associated with rosacea that is manifested by telangiectatic vessels on the skin and, as in the advanced case shown here, with rhinophyma.
1.4. Blepharitis may be associated with rosacea that is manifested by telangiectatic vessels on the skin and, as in the advanced case show...
1.7. In atopic blepharitis, there is an eczematoid reaction of the eyelids.
Blepharitis.
1.6. Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelids without meibomian gland inflammation and with seborrheic dermatitis of the eyebrows and scalp.
1.6. Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelids without meibomian gland inflammation and with seborrheic dermatitis ...
Seborrheic blepharitis