Blepharitis is called inflammation of the edges of the eyelids, which occurs with a sharp decrease in the level of immunity. The causes of this disease can be various allergies and infections, anemia, a lack of vitamins, as well as diseases of the teeth, nasopharynx and digestive tract. Also, eye blepharitis can be caused by an uncorrected pathology of vision, for example, farsightedness, myopia or astigmatism. Very often, this ailment is a warning signal of a decrease in the body's resistance to disease.
Blepharitis. Symptoms
If the disease proceeds easily, then the edges of the eyelids slightly redden and swell, the eyelashes at the roots are covered with small scales of white color. The latter are quite easy to separate. The patient has an unusual severity of the eyelids, itching at the roots of the eyelashes and their loss. Eyes begin to quickly get tired, watery. Hypersensitivity to light, wind and dust appears. In severe forms, blepharitis of the eyelids is distinguished by the fact that crusts of dried pus begin to form along their edge. When they are separated, small bleeding ulcers appear. Scarring of these wounds leads to poor eyelash growth and eyelid deformation. In this case, the edges themselves are moist, thickened and red. If you press on the cartilage, then a little oily secretion will stand out.
Ulcerative blepharitis: treatment
In the treatment of this disease, careful hygiene of the eyes and eyelids should be remembered. All crusts that can be separated are removed using cotton swabs moistened with water. If the formations on the eyelids are rough, then they must first be softened with a special ointment or moist lotions. You can also optionally use various eye drops to relieve irritation.
Seborrheic blepharitis: symptoms and treatment
In the treatment of this disease, the first place is occupied by eye and eyelid hygiene. For these purposes, doctors usually prescribe lubricating the edges of the eyes with hydrocortisol ointment. If the disease is severe, then drops of “artificial tears”: either Oftagel or natural. In case of conjunctivitis, the drug "Dexamethasone" is usually prescribed.
Demodecosis blepharitis: symptoms and treatment
Usually manifested when the body is affected by ticks. The main goal of treatment for the disease is to reduce the level of this effect. For hygienic care of the eyelids, rubbing at least twice a day with a cotton swab dipped in saline or a solution of ether and 70% alcohol is recommended. The edges of the affected areas are lubricated with a special Dex-Gentamicin ointment. It is incredibly important that her eyelids be treated before the patient goes to bed. This will disrupt the normal life cycle of parasites and will allow them to get rid of faster.
Allergic blepharitis: treatment
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the allergen - this is the most effective and quick way to treat this ailment. In addition, the process of getting rid of it includes a combination of eye drops and an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid eye ointment. Blepharitis, the symptoms of which show that it is not only allergic, but also infectious, is healed with the help of Maxitrol or Dex-Gentamicin ointments.