User:Mr. Ibrahem/Blepharitis
Blepharitis | |
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Scaling and debris at the margin of the eyelid | |
Pronunciation | |
Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Symptoms | Red, itchy, and crusty eyelids[1] |
Complications | Corneal ulcers[2] |
Duration | Usually long term[1] |
Types | Anterior, posterior[1] |
Risk factors | Dandruff, rosacea, oily skin, allergies[1] |
Diagnostic method | Eye exam[1] |
Differential diagnosis | Stye, chalazion, dry eye[1] |
Treatment | Regular cleaning of the eyelids[1] |
Medication | Antibiotic or steroid eye drops[1] |
Prognosis | Generally good[2] |
Frequency | Common (1% per year)[1][2] |
Blepharitis is an eye condition that results in inflammation of the eyelid margin.[2] Symptoms commonly include red, itchy, and crusty eyelids.[1] Other symptoms may include irritation of the eyes, swollen eyelids, and dry eyes.[1] Complications may include eyelashes that grow in the wrong direction and corneal ulcers.[1][2]
Risk factors include dandruff, rosacea, oily skin, and allergies.[1] While the underlying mechanism often involves an excessive growth of bacteria, it is not contagious.[1] There are two main types: anterior and posterior.[1] Diagnosis is by eye exam.[1]
Treatment is generally by regular cleaning of the eyelids.[1] This can be carried out using warm water and baby shampoo.[1] Occasionally antibiotic or steroid eye drops may be used.[1] While outcomes are usually good, the condition if often long term.[1]
Blepharitis is a common eye conditions.[1] About 1% of people are estimated to be affected a year.[2] It is more common in those over the age of 50.[2] Females are affected more often than males.[2] Of people seen by eye specialists in the United States about 40% had signs of blepharitis.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Blepharitis | National Eye Institute". www.nei.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eberhardt, Mary; Rammohan, Guhan (2022). "Blepharitis". StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Singh Tonk R, Hossain K (November 27, 2014). "Blepharitis". Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.