Antibiotics are one possible treatment for blepharitis. They can sometimes help keep the area free of bacteria or treat an underlying condition. Blepharitis causes your eyelids to become red and ...

Waking up with some gunk in your eyes is usually nothing to worry about. The scientific name for this crust is rheum, and it forms when oil and other debris collect on your eyelids during sleep. But ...

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on June 1, 2011, has been republished to include website enhancements. We have all seen the chronic blepharitis patient that has attempted numerous ...

Blepharitis can cause clumping and stickiness around the eyelashes. Bathing the eyes and using eye drops can help to relieve the symptoms. It is caused by inflammation around the base of the eyelashes ...

Blepharitis is no fun. The common inflammatory disorder typically causes red, thickened eyelids and crusty eyelashes, along with itching, burning, stinging, and watery eyes. Blepharitis can have ...

AJMC®: Could you describe the current standard of care for Demodex blepharitis and how it has evolved? PERIMAN: The understanding and management of Demodex blepharitis have evolved quite a bit in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It is predicted that as many as 70 to 80 million Americans have blepharitis of some type, and the sequelae ...

The human skin surface is known to house millions of bacteria, though some people have more than the average number. Blepharitis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the eyelids. The ...

This article highlights clinical and economic factors associated with Demodex blepharitis as well as diagnostic complexities, limitations of traditional therapies, the safety and efficacy of the 1 FDA ...

Blepharitis and dry eye syndrome both result in eye discomfort. They share similar symptoms but are different conditions. Dry eye is one possible symptom of blepharitis. But although it’s possible for ...

Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid. A person with blepharitis may experience swollen, irritated, and itchy eyelids. A stye is a painful lump that develops on the upper ...