BLEPHARITIS
Blepharitis is inflammation of the oil glands in your eyelids. It’s the most common cause of dry eyes
BLEPHARITIS SYMPTOMS
- Feeling like something is in your eye
- A burning feeling in your eye
- Sensitivity to light
- Dry eyes
- Red eyes
- Watery eyes
- Crusty eyelashes when you wake up in the morning
TREATMENT
You might be able to manage and treat it by taking care of your eyelids.
Warm compresses can help soften crust and loosen oily debris. Follow these steps:
- Wet a clean washcloth in warm (not hot) water.
- Wring it out and place it over your closed eyelids for 5 minutes.
- Wet it again as necessary to keep it warm.