blepharitis

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Introduction

Chronic inflammatory condition involving the margins of the eyelids.

Classification

There are 2 types of blepharitis:[2]

Etiology

Pathology

  • inflammation of the eyelid margins
  • poor glandular flow & build up of bacteria, especially bacteria around eyelids
  • oil-producing meiboman glands become plugged with highly viscous secretions that build up during sleep
  • blurring of morning vision by changing properties of the tear film

Clinical manifestations

Differential diagnosis

  • viral conjunctivitis
    • generally starts in one eye, spreads to the other within a few days
    • resolution generally occurs within 2 weeks, not a chronic condition

Management

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
  3. Yen MT et al Blepharitis EyeWiki. 2023. Sept 4. https://eyewiki.aao.org/Blepharitis