Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that can affect the eyelash roots and area behind the eyelids. It has multiple potential causes including bacterial, fungal infections, or meibomian gland dysfunction. Symptoms include itchy, irritated eyes, redness of the eyelids, excessive blinking, and a foreign body sensation. If left untreated, blepharitis can lead to complications affecting the eyelashes, eyelids, and conjunctiva. Treatment focuses on proper eyelid hygiene, antibiotic drops, and avoiding irritants.

1. BLEPHARITIS
INDRAJIT BISWAS

2. WHAT IS BLEPHARITIS?
• Blepharitis is the subacute or chronic
inflammation of the eyelids.It can affect the
eyelash roots and the area immediately
behind this.

3. CAUSES
• Bacterial infection
• Fungal infection
• Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)- Clogged or malfunctioning oil
glands in your
• Eyelids Allergies, including allergic reactions to eye medications
• Contact lens solutions or eye makeup
• Parasites
• Chronic conjunctivitis
• Dandruff on the scalp

4. TYPE
• SQUAMOUS BLEPHARITIS-- NON INFECTIOUS
• ULCERATIVE BLEPHARITIS-- CAUSED BY INFLAMMATION

5. SIGN
• Red eyes
• Eyelids that appear greasy
• Loss of eyelashes
• Red eyelids
• Swollen eyelids
• Excessive blinking

6. SYMPTOMS
• Itchy eyelids
• Irritated, watery eyes
• Sensitivity to light
• Watery eyes
• Sticking of Eyelid
• Grittiness or a foreign body sensation

7. COMPLICATION
• Lash abnormalities -- Madarosis, trichiasis,
poliosis.
• styes
• Marginal keratitis
• Eyelids skin problems
• chalazion
• Conjunctivitis
• Tear film instability

8. TREATMENT
• Maintain lid hygine
• Correction of refractive errors
• Avoid kajal and hair oil
• Antibiotic drops and ointments use
• Systemic therapy- tetracycline & doxycycline

9. Home remedies following

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