Overview

Blepharitis itself may not lead to vision loss, but it can result in long-term changes to the margin of the eyelid, which are mainly caused by bacterial infection and inflammation from congested meibomian oil glands and can be classified as seborrheic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior, meibomitis, or parasitic according to the cause.

Causes

Blepharitis can be caused by dysfunction of the meibomian gland, which results in clogged, oily eyelids that inflame and infect. Conditions that cause Meibomian gland blockage include,

• Dandruff on the eyebrows and scalp

• Infection with bacteria, and mites in the eyelashes and eyebrows. 

• Rosacea causes facial skin irritation and inflammation

• Allergic responses to certain eye drugs, contact lens solutions, or cosmetics.

Symptoms

The symptoms of blepharitis include 

• Watery, red, burning eyes,

• Eyelids that appear greasy,

• Itchy eyelids

• Red swollen eyes

• Sensitivity to light 

• Coated eyelashes adhering to the eyelids 

• Flaking of the skin surrounding the eyes

• Blurred vision often gets better with blinking.

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