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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.

Eye

Blepharitis

Reviewed last on: 7/17/2008
Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Maternal & Child Health Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Papier A, Tuttle DJ, Mahar TJ. Differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid. Am Fam Physician. 2007 Dec 15;76(12):1815-24.

Fay A. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: sect XXVI, chap 449.

Olitsky SE, Hug D, Smith LP. Abnormalities of the Lids. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 623.

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