blepharitis
Inflamed eyelid margins
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, typically where the eyelashes grow.
It causes redness, itching, and flaky crusts at the lid margins.
The condition is chronic and recurrent, often linked to bacterial infection or skin conditions like dandruff.
She manages her blepharitis with warm compresses and lid scrubs.
Movable ocular covering
- eyelashesHairs bordering the eyelid
- lid marginEyelid's thin border
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- canthusEye corner junction
Insufficient tear production
- styeInfected eyelid gland
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- keratitisCorneal inflammation
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
Combustion in progress
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- grittinessRough granular quality
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
crusting · tearing · dryness · photophobia · blurred vision · soreness · discomfort · stinging
Heated cloth for relief
- baby shampooGentle infant hair cleanser
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
tea tree oil · eyewash · anti-inflammatory · hypochlorous acid · ointment
Situated toward the front
- posteriorRear or later
- staphylococcalOf cluster-forming bacteria
- marginalBarely adequate
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
chronic · mixed · ulcerative
eyelid
Movable ocular covering
- eyelashesHairs bordering the eyelid
- lid marginEyelid's thin border
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
dry eye
Insufficient tear production
- styeInfected eyelid gland
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- keratitisCorneal inflammation
burning
Combustion in progress
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- grittinessRough granular quality
- rednessCrimson-hued state
swelling · crusting · tearing · dryness · photophobia · blurred vision · soreness · discomfort · stinging · scratchy
warm compress
Heated cloth for relief
- baby shampooGentle infant hair cleanser
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
omega-3 · tea tree oil · eyewash · anti-inflammatory · hypochlorous acid · ointment
anterior
Situated toward the front
- posteriorRear or later
- staphylococcalOf cluster-forming bacteria
- marginalBarely adequate
acute · chronic · mixed · ulcerative