A number of diseases and conditions can result in blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids that typically affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids.
SYMPTOMS OF BLEPHARITIS
The signs and symptoms of blepharitis, which include the following:
- Watery eyes
- Red eyes
- eyes that feel scratchy, hot, or stinging
- Eyelids that appear greasy
- Itchy eyelids
- Red, swollen eyelids
- around-the-eyes skin flaking
- Crusted eyelashes
- Eyelid sticking
- More frequent blinking
- Sensitivity to light
- vision blur that typically gets better when you blink
CAUSES OF BLEPHARITIS
Blepharitis may be linked to one or more of the following factors, although its exact cause is unknown and it occasionally spreads to other people:
- Scalp and brow dandruff are symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.
- Infection
- eyelid oil glands that are clogged or not functioning
- Redness on the face is a defining feature of the skin condition rosacea.
- allergies, including those brought on by contact lens solutions, eye medications, or cosmetics for the eyes
- Eyelash mites or lice
- Dry eyes
COMPLICATIONS OF BLEPHARITIS
Problems with the eyelashes can result from blepharitis and include hair loss, misdirected eyelashes, and eyelash shedding.
Eyelid skin issues can result in scarring, the edges of the eyelids turning inward or outward, or even long-term blepharitis.
The tear film, or the water, oil, and mucus mixture that forms tears, can become clogged with abnormally oily secretions and other debris shed from the eyelids, such as dandruff-related flaking.
Symptoms of dry eyes or excessive tearing can be brought on by abnormal tear film, which prevents the eyelids from staying moist and irritates the eyes.
The result of an infection that appears close to the base of the eyelashes is a painful lump on the edge of the eyelid, which is typically where styes are most noticeable.
Chalazion-A chalazion develops when one of the tiny oil glands at the edge of the eyelid, just behind the eyelashes, becomes obstructed, resulting in inflammation of the gland, which causes the eyelid to swell and redden; this inflammation can clear up or transform into a hard, nontender bump.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) attacks can recur as a result of chronic blepharitis.
Lack of tears may increase your risk of developing a corneal infection. **Injury to the cornea-**Inflamed eyelids or improperly directed eyelashes can irritate your cornea on a continuous basis, leading to a sore.
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR BLEPHARITIS
ANTIM CRUDE :Provided when eyelids are inflamed and agglutinated. There is raw, fissured, red, and cracked canthi. Very helpful for chronic blepharitis with dried mucous in canthi of eyes. There are pustules on the margins of lids and on the cornea.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM :When the eyelids are thick and red, blepharitis is useful because it causes conjunctivitis, ulcerative keratitis, and iritis as secondary effects. Itching of the eyelids and canthi with abundant purulent discharge are also symptoms.
CLEMATIS ERECTA :Eyes are extremely sensitive to cold, they are inflamed and protrude, and there is associated conjunctivitis. Useful in chronic blepharitis with sore and swollen meibomian glands.
GRAPHITES :Useful for swollen and red eyelids, given when the eyelids feel heavy and falling, useful for problems with dry, frequently fissured, and eczematous eruptions on the lids, as well as soreness and cracking of the outer canthi, as well as marked photophobia. Most suitable for patients who are chubby, chilly, and have a tendency to catch colds.
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