BLEPHARITIS

BLEPHARITIS - an inflammation of the lid margin that may be acute or chronic
Seborrhoea commonly predisposes to local infections.

Signs & Symptoms:
Red rimmed lids with scales, crusts and even ulcerations.
Eye lashes are matted by cellular debris and exudate.

Treatment:
Directed mainly towards correcting the seborrhoeic condition, and maintaining the
lid margins as free as possible from discharge or scales. Elimination of secondary
infection by the use of an appropriate antibiotic may be necessary, but antibiotic
treatment should not be prolonged.