Blepharitis
Eyelid inflammation, or blepharitis, is a common disorder in which the eyelids become red, inflamed, and have a build-up of solid secretions (chickulas) around their edges. Fortunately, it is not sight-threatening, although it is unpleasant and, at times, unsightly. Blepharitis is a common and persistent inflammation of the eyelids and often occurs in people with oily skin, dandruff or dry eyes.
Symptoms
Blepharitis must be diagnosed by a vision care specialist with a thorough eye exam to determine its cause. The most commonly occurring symptoms include:
- Redness (redness) of the eye
- Ocular inflammation
- Texture characterized by crust or scales
- Excessive itching (itching) or tearing
- Mild irritation
- Sensation of a foreign body in the eye
- Dry eye
Treatment
In many cases, if the treatment of blepharitis is carried out at home, the specialist may recommend rubbing the eye and warm patches (compresses). If there is no improvement in symptoms, the specialist should evaluate the causes of the inflammation of the eyelid.
Major Complications
- Cataract: It is the blockage of the meibomian gland and the collection within the excretory duct of the sebum. It appears with swelling of the eyelid, redness and swelling. It usually projects inward and usually does not hurt or hurts a little.
- Stye: It is inflammation at the base of the eyelashes and appears with swelling, redness and pain.
- Intolerance to the use of contact lenses
- Changes in eyelashes. These can be loss of eyelashes (madarosis), discoloration of the eyelashes and a change in the direction of the eyelashes (trichiasis).
- Ulceration of the eyelids (rare) and scarring locally. This in turn can lead to a change in the position of the eyelid (entropion or ectropion).
- Allergic conjunctivitis due to a staphylococcus exotoxin.
- Changes in the cornea, in advanced cases, such as keratitis, corneal ulcer and scar.