Blepharitis (Eyelid Inflammation) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Blepharitis (Eyelid Inflammation) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Blepharitis is a group of conditions involving inflammation of one or both eyelids. It can be associated with a variety of systemic conditions, including rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis and is also more likely to occur if patients wear contact lenses or have diabetes. In this lesson, we discuss the different types of blepharitis, how it occurs, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

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