Blepharitis - symptoms and causes.
Blepharitis is a common pathology of the eye. It is swelling and irritation of the eyelid. It is a chronic process, but it is not contagious.
During blepharitis, the edges of the eyelid turn red or darken, become swollen, and become covered with scales. As a rule, the inflammatory process spreads to both eyes.
The following symptoms are characteristic:
- Swollen eyelid;
- A red, irritated eye that causes an itchy or burning sensation;
- A kind of puffiness on the eyelid and eyelashes;
- Peeling skin accumulates on the eyes;
- Strong tearfulness;
- Dry eyes;
- Frequent blinking of the eyes;
- Increased sensitivity to light;
- Blurred vision;
- Loss of eyelashes.
The causes are:
- Violation of meibomian (Meibomian) gland function;
- Skin pathologies;
- Infections.
Risk factors are:
- History of diabetes;
- Contact lenses;
- Chemicals, dust;
- You spend a lot of time in a dry environment;
- You have excess microbes on your skin;
- You do not remove your makeup thoroughly and properly;
- Oily Skin;
- You are treated with some medicines;
- Menopause;
- Hormonal changes.
The course of treatment for blepharitis depends on the underlying cause - antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or immune system enhancing drugs are usually prescribed.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10032-blepharitis
