Blepharitis

Diagnosis

1. sore/itchy
2. inflammation of lid margin w/ ocular irritation, matted lashes
3. Distinguish anterior from posterior blepharitis using slit lamp
   1. Posterior - swelling and pluggin of meibomian gland openings
   2. Anterior - on external exam, material such as greasy flakes (seborrheic) or hard crust (staph) surrounds eyelashes

Treatment

1. warm compresses 15min 4x/day
2. scrub w/ mild shampoo BID
3. outpt ophtho

See Also

Red Eye (Bilateral)