blepharitis

Question 1

etiology of blepharitis ?

Answer 1

roseacea
seborrheic dermatitis
staphylococcal infection (less common, anterior blepharitis

Question 2

symptoms of blepharitis ?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

mX OF BLEPHARITIS ?

Answer 3

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