Blepharitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is blepharitis?
A
chronic inflammation of eyelid
2
Q
What bacteria is this associated with?
A
staph
3
Q
What is the pathology?
A
increase in meibomian gland lipid secretion
4
Q
What is the clinical presentation of blepharitis?
A
red itchy eye, gritty burning sensation, increased tears, eyelid swelling/erythema, crusting and matting of eyelashes, light sensitivity, blurred vision
5
Q
How do you tx?
A
warm compress, massage lid
6
Q
What are some topical tx?
A
azithromycin (Azasite) x 4 wks
7
Q
Who gets the oral ABX?
A
recalcitrant cases, severe
azithromycin 5 d
doxy or tetra x 2-4 wks
