Blepharitis

Question 1

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. What is the incidence of Blepharitis?

1 - 10,000 cases per 100,000
2 - 1000 cases per 100,000
3 - 100 cases per 100,000
4 - 10 cases per 100,000

Answer 1

2 - 1000 cases per 100,000

This is a very common condition, and is equally as likely in males and females

Question 2

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. What age does the incidence of Blepharitis peak at?

1 - 20-30
2 - 30-40
3 - 40-50
4 - 50-60

Answer 2

4 - 50-60

Question 3

What is the most common cause of Blepharitis?

1 - cysts formation
2 - stye formation
3 - blockage/dysfunction of meibomian gland
4 - infection

Answer 3

3 - blockage/dysfunction of meibomian gland

Question 4

Which skin condition is linked as a potential cause of Blepharitis?

1 - atopic dermatitis
2 - seborrheic dermatitis
3 - psoriasis
4 - acne vulgaris

Answer 4

1 - atopic dermatitis

Question 5

Which bacteria is linked as a potential cause of Blepharitis?

1 - Streptococcus
2 - Klebsiella pneumoniae
3 - staphylococcal
4 - Haemophilus influenzae

Answer 5

3 - staphylococcal
Eyelids are typically swollen

S. Aureus is most common bacteria on the skin

Question 6

Which 2 skin condition does blepharitis occur more commonly in that other patients?

1 - eczema
2 - rosacea
3 - psoriasis
4 - acne vulgaris

Answer 6

1 - eczema
2 - rosacea

In patients with more severe blepharitis and rosacea antibiotics may be needed

Question 7

Which 2 of the following are more common in patients with blepharitis?

1 - styes
2 - chalazions
3 - corneal ulceration
4 - corneal scarring

Answer 7

1 - styes
2 - chalazions

Question 8

What is the key symptoms that patients with blepharitis present with?

1 - loss of visual acuity
2 - red eyes
3 - macula damage
4 - dry eyes

Answer 8

4 - dry eyes

Most common cause of blepharitis is meibomian gland blockage or dysfunction. They secrete lipid to ensure tears don’t evaporate immediately.

No lipids = dry eyes
Dry eyes = irritation

Question 9

Are symptoms of blepharitis typically unilateral or bilateral?

Answer 9

• bilateral

Question 10

In addition to dry eyes in blepharitis, which 2 of the following symptoms do patients present with?

1 - eyes may be sticky and/or crusty in the morning
2 - eyelids can turn outwards
3 - eyelids can become droopy
4 - eyelid margins may be red

Answer 10

1 - eyes may be sticky in the morning
4 - eyelid margins may be red

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a management option for treating blepharitis?

1 - corticosteroids
2 - hot compress on eyelids
3 - eyelid hygiene education
4 - artificial tears

Answer 11

1 - corticosteroids