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- This is a disease in which the edge of the eyelid becomes inflamed. The cause may be a bacterial infection (such as staphylococcal bacteria), Seborrheic Dermatitis
(seborrheic blepharitis is the most common form), or
allergies. Lice infection of the eyelid may also cause
blepharitis.
- It may involve the skin of the
eyelids, eyelashes, or glands of the eye. Ulcers (sores) may
form because of secondary infection.
- There are actually two forms --
anterior and posterior, which will be determined by an
ophthalmologist.
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- Eye irritation, burning, and
itching
- Eyes appear "red rimmed"
- Eyelids appear swollen
- Tears are thick or
greasy
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- Keep eyebrows, scalp, and lid
margins clean (i.e., free of scales).
- Scales on eyelids should be
cleaned with damp cotton and baby shampoo
- Anti-staphylococcal antibiotic eye ointment
(bacitracin or erythromycin)
- Antibiotics by mouth
- Topical
corticosteroids
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- Hordeolum --
abscess caused by staphylococcal bacteria in which the eyelid becomes red and swollen. "Stye" is a form of a Hordeolum. Treat with
a warm, moist compress (surprisingly helpful for the
discomfort), antibiotic ointments, an incision, and drainage
if necessary.
- Chalazion -- a
hard, tender swelling of the eyelid, causing the eye to turn
red
- Treatment is by incision and
drainage
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- You need to see an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in eye diseases).
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