VISION NORTH: Dr. Paul M. Cangiano Eye Care Articles Blepharitis
is inflammation of the eyelids, occurring particularly at the
lid margins. It's a common disorder and may be associated with a
low-grade bacterial infection or a generalized skin condition.
Blepharitis occurs in two forms: anterior blepharitis and
posterior blepharitis. Anterior blepharitis affects the front of
the eyelids, usually near the eyelashes. The two most common
causes of anterior blepharitis are bacteria and a skin disorder
called seborrheic dermatitis, which causes itchy, flaky red
skin. Posterior blepharitis affects the inner surface of the
eyelid that comes in contact with the eye. It is usually caused
by problems with the oil (meibomian) glands in the lid margin.
Posterior blepharitis is more common than the anterior variety,
and often affects people with a rosacea skin type. Blepharitis
signs and symptoms Regardless of which type of blepharitis you
have, you will probably have such symptoms as eye irritation,
burning, tearing, for