How is blepharitis treated?

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The article was professionally consulted by an eye doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the epidermis of the free margin of the eyelid, consisting of a variety of acute and chronic lesions. Blepharitis is a common disease that causes discomfort to the patient, the disease often recurs and is difficult to treat.

1. Blepharitis

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the epidermis of the free margin of the eyelids, affecting the eyelids, with symptoms of lacrimation, redness, and a gritty feeling inside the eye. Eyelids itchy, red, swollen.
Blepharitis has many causes such as: atopic, bacterial, allergic ... In which the most common is blepharitis caused by staphylococcus, caused by fungi ...
Clinically, blepharitis The eyelids have many different forms
Blepharitis: this is a mild form, the eyelids are red, there is little secretion of secretions, there are scabs, the patient only feels slightly entangled Blepharitis scaly: red, raised eyelids many scales, secretions adhere to eyelids, eyelids do not ulcer Blepharitis Blepharitis is a common disease of any age. However, factors that increase the risk of blepharitis include:
Lots of dandruff Problems with the eye's oil glands Side effects of medications.

2. Treatment of blepharitis

Treatment of blepharitis can be treated with systemic or local antibiotics depending on the severity of the disease
Eye and eyelid hygiene is necessary and regular: wash eyes with 0.9% physiological saline solution, apply gauze on eyes: use clean gauze, soak in warm water and apply to eyelids. This will help loosen the dandruff and residue around the eyelashes, and also dilute the oily secretions in the sebaceous glands. Wear protective eyewear Apply antibiotic (water and ointment form), in addition, need to add artificial tears to improve dry eyes

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that affects any age. Blepharitis can leave dangerous complications such as acute infection, stye, lacrimal sac inflammation, eyelash loss, aggravation of corneal diseases... Therefore, when there are signs of abnormality, Usually in the eyes, it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility with an eye specialist for timely examination and treatment, to avoid leaving unfortunate consequences.
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