Blepharitis

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Blepharitis

Eye

Eyelid inflammation

The eyelids appear red and irritated, with scales that stick to the base of the eyelashes. The eyelids may be:

• Crusty
• Reddened
• Swollen
• Itching
• Burning

You may feel like you have sand or dust in your eye when you blink. Sometimes, the eyelashes may fall out.

An examination of the eyelids during an eye examination is usually enough to diagnose blepharitis.

Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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