Blepharitis
Facts
:
Infection/inflammation of the lid margin of the eye
Two types,
Staphylococcal
and
seborrheic
History / PE
:
Irritation / burning / itching of eye
Red rimmed eye
Diagnosis
:
Greasy scales seen on lashes and lid margin (seborrheic)
Tiny ulcerated dry scales along lid margin (Staph)
Treatment
:
Warm compress, lid hygiene
Topical Abx (Staph)
Complications
:
Recurrent conjunctivitis
Staph epithelial Keratitis (leads to blindness if untreated)
Associated With
:
Ocular
rosacea
July 29th 2010
Categories
Ophthalmology
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