What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is term to describe an inflammation of the eyelids.
Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids.
Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged.
This leads to irritated and red eyes.
Blepharitis is often a chronic condition that is requires long term therapy.
Blepharitis can be uncomfortable, but unlike pink-eye, this condition is not contagious. Several diseases and conditions can cause blepharitis.

Signs & Symptoms of Blepharitis:

A gritty, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
Eyelids that appear greasy
Itchy eyelids
Red, swollen eyelids
Watery eyes
Flaking of the skin around the eyes
Crusted eyelashes upon awakening
Eyelid sticking
More frequent blinking
Sensitivity to light or photophobia
Eyelashes that grow abnormally or misdirected
Loss of eyelashes

Causes of Blepharitis:

Seborrheic dermatitis — dandruff of scalp and eyebrows
Bacterial infection on the face or lashes
Eyelash mites or lice
Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands on the eyelids
Rosacea — a skin condition characterized by facial redness
Allergies:
- Environmental allergies
- Allergic reactions to eye medications,
- Allergic reactions to contact lens solutions or eye makeup

Complications of Blepharitis:

Eyelash problems.
- Blepharitis can cause your eyelashes to fall out or grow abnormally /misdirected eyelashes.
Eyelid skin problems.
- Scarring may occur on your eyelids in response to long-term blepharitis.
- Or the eyelid edges may turn inward or outward.
Excess tearing or dry eyes.
- Abnormal oily secretions and other debris shed from the eyelids, such as flaking associated with dandruff.
- This can accumulate in your tear film
- Abnormal tear film interferes with the healthy lubrication of your eyelids.
- This can irritate your eyes and cause symptoms of dry eyes or excess tearing.
Difficulty wearing contact lenses.
- Blepharitis can affect the amount of lubrication in your eyes, wearing contact lenses may be uncomfortable.
Stye.
- A stye is an infection that develops near the base of the eyelashes.
- The result is a painful lump on the edge (usually on the outside part) of your eyelid.
- A stye is usually most visible on the surface of the eyelid.
Chalazion.
- A chalazion occurs when there's a blockage in one of the small oil glands at the margin
  of the eyelid, just behind the eyelashes.
- The gland can become infected with bacteria, which causes a red, swollen eyelid.
- Unlike a stye, a chalazion tends to bemost prominent on the inside of the eyelid.
Chronic pink eye.
- Blepharitis can lead to recurrent bouts of pink eye or conjunctivitis.
Injury to the cornea.
- Constant irritation from inflamed eyelids or misdirected eyelashes may cause a sore
  to develop on your cornea.
- Insufficient tearing could lead to corneal infection.

Thermal 1-Touch Treatment

Treat blepharitis symptoms and signs using good hygienic practices.
Clean the affected area with lid scrubs and warm compresses.
Make an appointment with Dr. Nanda for the most advanced treatment options available using the Thermal 1-Touch device.

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is term to describe an inflammation of the eyelids.

Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids.

Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged.

This leads to irritated and red eyes.

Blepharitis is often a chronic condition that is requires long term therapy.

Blepharitis can be uncomfortable, but unlike pink-eye, this condition is not contagious. Several diseases and conditions can cause blepharitis.

Signs & Symptoms of Blepharitis:

A gritty, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes

Eyelids that appear greasy

Itchy eyelids

Red, swollen eyelids

Watery eyes

Flaking of the skin around the eyes

Crusted eyelashes upon awakening

Eyelid sticking

More frequent blinking

Sensitivity to light or photophobia

Eyelashes that grow abnormally or misdirected

Loss of eyelashes

Causes of Blepharitis:

Seborrheic dermatitis — dandruff of scalp and eyebrows

Bacterial infection on the face or lashes

Eyelash mites or lice

Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands on the eyelids

Rosacea — a skin condition characterized by facial redness

Allergies:

Environmental allergies

Allergic reactions to eye medications,

Allergic reactions to contact lens solutions or eye makeup

Complications of Blepharitis:

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Eyelash problems.

Blepharitis can cause your eyelashes to fall out or grow abnormally /misdirected eyelashes.

Eyelid skin problems.

Scarring may occur on your eyelids in response to long-term blepharitis.

Or the eyelid edges may turn inward or outward.

Excess tearing or dry eyes.

Abnormal oily secretions and other debris shed from the eyelids, such as flaking associated with dandruff.

This can accumulate in your tear film

Abnormal tear film interferes with the healthy lubrication of your eyelids.

This can irritate your eyes and cause symptoms of dry eyes or excess tearing.

Difficulty wearing contact lenses.

Blepharitis can affect the amount of lubrication in your eyes, wearing contact lenses may be uncomfortable.

Stye.

A stye is an infection that develops near the base of the eyelashes.

The result is a painful lump on the edge (usually on the outside part) of your eyelid.

A stye is usually most visible on the surface of the eyelid.

Chalazion.

A chalazion occurs when there's a blockage in one of the small oil glands at the margin of the eyelid, just behind the eyelashes.

The gland can become infected with bacteria, which causes a red, swollen eyelid.

Unlike a stye, a chalazion tends to bemost prominent on the inside of the eyelid.

Chronic pink eye.

Blepharitis can lead to recurrent bouts of pink eye or conjunctivitis.

Injury to the cornea.

Constant irritation from inflamed eyelids or misdirected eyelashes may cause a sore to develop on your cornea.

Insufficient tearing could lead to corneal infection.

Thermal 1-Touch Treatment

​​​Treat blepharitis symptoms and signs using good hygienic practices.

Clean the affected area with lid scrubs and warm compresses.

Make an appointment with Dr. Nanda for the most advanced treatment options available using the Thermal 1-Touch device.​

A chalazion occurs when there's a blockage in one of the small oil glands at the margin
of the eyelid, just behind the eyelashes.

Constant irritation from inflamed eyelids or misdirected eyelashes may cause a sore
to develop on your cornea.

Treat blepharitis symptoms and signs using good hygienic practices.

Make an appointment with Dr. Nanda for the most advanced treatment options available using the Thermal 1-Touch device.