Blepharitis is a common, recurring condition of the eyes involving inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include a burning or foreign body sensation, tearing, red and swollen eyelids, itching, crusting on the eyelashes, dry eye, or any combination of these.

Blepharitis is commonly treated by keeping the eyelids clean, using warm compresses and light scrubbing of the eyelid with a cotton swab and baby shampoo. If symptoms do not decrease with this treatment and your blepharitis becomes severe, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or eye drops.

Early treatment for many eye diseases may protect your vision. To ask questions or to schedule an exam, please call our office at 218-759-1290 or 1-800-745-1291.

For more information on this and other diseases, please visit The National Eye Institute.

Source: The National Eye Institute.

If you detect any changes in your vision, please call Womack Eye Associates to schedule an eye exam immediately.