2 Eyelids - Lash Disorders

Question 1

trichiasis

Answer 1

eyelash misdirection
common in elderly
lash removal

Question 2

distichiasis

Answer 2

2nd row of lashes near meibomian gland orifices
rare
lash removal

Question 3

madaraosis

Answer 3

decrease or loss of lashes

Question 4

poliosis

Answer 4

whitening of lashes/brows

Question 5

anterior blepharitis

Answer 5

staphylococcal
seborrhoeic
demodex

Question 6

posterior blepharitis

Answer 6

meibomian gland dysfunction

Question 7

anterior bleph - staphylococcal

Answer 7

response to S. aureus
scales/crusts
WC, lid scrub (25% shampoo)

Question 8

anterior bleph - seborrheic

Answer 8

sticky lashes, greasy

WC, lid scrub (25% shampoo)

Question 9

anterior bleph - demodex

Answer 9

cylindrical dandruff

crust removal, 50% tea tree oil, Cliradex wipes at home

Question 10

posterior bleph

Answer 10

abnormal gland secretions, toothpaste
WC, lid scrub, meib gland expressions
tetracycline, doxycycline, erythromycin

Question 11

rosacea

Answer 11

sun exposed skin of face and neck

MGD, chalazion, red eye, phlyctenulosis