Symptoms of blepharitis include:
- Eye and eyelid irritation
- Crusting of the eyelid/eyelashes
- Itchiness of the eye
- Tearing
- Redness in the eyelid margins and in the eye
- Burning sensation
- Foreign body sensation (something in the eye)
Who Is at Risk for Blepharitis?
Blepharitis frequently occurs in people who have a tendency toward oily skin, dandruff or dry eyes. This condition also is associated with meibomianitis — a problem of the nearby oil glands of the eyelids (called meibomian glands).
People who have acne rosacea, a common skin condition causing pimple-like bumps and facial redness, may suffer from ocular rosacea, which affects the eyelids with redness and swelling.
