blepharitis Flashcards

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etiology of blepharitis ?

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roseacea
seborrheic dermatitis
staphylococcal infection (less common, anterior blepharitis

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symptoms of blepharitis ?

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usually B/L
grittiness and discomfort, particularly around the eyelid margins
sticky in the morning
eyelid margins may be red. Swollen eyelids may be seen in staphylococcal blepharitis

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mX OF BLEPHARITIS ?

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softening of the lid margin using hot compresses twice a day

mechanical removal of the debris from lid margins
cotton wool buds dipped in a mixture of cooled boiled water and baby shampoo is often used

artificial tears may be given for symptom relief

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