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Blepharitis

What is it?

A long term condition where one’s eyelids become hot, red and swollen (inflamed) and is not contagious.

Cause

Syndromes

Symptoms

(Tends to be worse at morning)

  • Both eyes affected?
  • Burning soreness or stinging in eyes?
  • Sensitivity to light?
  • Crusty eyelashes?
  • Grit in eyes?
  • Itchy eyes?
  • Loss of vision?
  • Abnormal eyelash growth?
  • Loss of eyelashes?
  • Sticky discharge causing the eyes to stick together?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Eye test and Driving Authority

Persons over 40 years should have eye test at least every 2 years. and you must tell your drivers authority if it affects your driving.

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please see your Optometrist

Detailed Information

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