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Blepharitis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Eyelid inflammation

Symptoms:

  • Eyelids have the following symptoms:
    • Crusty
    • Reddened
    • Swollen
    • Itching
    • Burning
  • Blinking causes a granular sensation (like sand or dust in the eye)
  • Loss of eyelashes may occur

Signs and tests:

An examination of the eyelids during an eye examination is usually enough to diagnose blepharitis.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/1/2006
  • Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.