EYELID-INFLAMMATION

INFLAMMATION OF THE EYELID      return to previous page

Blepharitis
SEVERE BLEPHARITIS
                                                                                                                                                                   BLEPHARITIS
Definition: – inflammation of the lid margins may be associated with conjunctivitis

Aetiology
– Staphylococcus
- Parasites (uncommon) Pediculosis, Demodex                                                                                PEDICULOSIS

Therapy
- Remove parasites
- Betadine toilets
- Local steroid and antibiotic ointment applied at night. This may be needed long term as the condition tends to recur.



Hordeolum –(Stye)                                                                                                                                             STYE

Definition: - An abscess in a lash follicle

Therapy
- Drainage by removing the lash
- Hot spoon bathing for comfort
- Local antibiotics to prevent recurrence.



Chalazion (Meibomian Cyst)                                                                                                                CHALAZION

Definition        - Chronic infection in a Meibomian glad.  It may develop acute suppuration infection.  A lump is seen over the tarsal plate
Therapy           - If acutely inflamed – hot spoon bathing and antibiotics to reduce cellulitis.                        - Chronic cysts – incise and curette.
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