Inflammation of the eyelids is called blepharitis. Its treatment involves eyelid scrubs and maintaining proper eyelid hygiene, which removes excess bacteria and the biofilm buildup from the lid margins. The other treatment includes electromechanical lid margin debridement, thermal pulsation treatment, intense pulsed light therapy, and antibiotic eye drops or ointments.
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How to get rid of recurring blepharitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurring blepharitis. I had it approximately four times in the past seven months. It started again on my left eye a few days back. I immediately started the usual treatment by applying Terra Cortil Polymyxin B on the eyelid and Tobradex eyedrops at night, with my doctor’s advic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for writing in. I understand your concern. Do you tend to develop dandruff as well? People who have that tendency also develop blepharitis of the eyelids. There are two general types of blepharitis: squamous, common with dandruff, and the other is ulcerative type. A ... Read Full »
Can blepharitis cause red lines under the eye?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached a picture for your reference. What could these red lines under my eye indicate? I have a problem with blepharitis and MGD. Could it be related to that? Please answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from red lines under the eye. According to the picture provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you may suffer from blepharitis due... Read Full »
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