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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff
Signs and symptoms of blepharitis include:
- Watery eyes
- Red eyes
- A gritty, burning sensation in the eye
- Eyelids that appear greasy
- Itchy eyelids
- Red, swollen eyelids
- Flaking of the skin around the eyes
- Crusted eyelashes upon awakening
- Sensitivity to light
- Eyelashes that grow abnormally (misdirected eyelashes)
- Loss of eyelashes
When to see a doctor
If you have signs and symptoms that don't seem to be improving despite good hygiene — regular cleaning and care of the affected area — make an appointment with your doctor.
References
- Blepharitis. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://one.aao.org/asset.axd?id=ce7ddf62-f3a3-45dd-b346-f7e2bb442490. Accessed Jan. 12, 2010.
- Blepharitis. National Eye Institute. http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/blepharitis/blepharitis.asp. Accessed Jan. 12, 2010.
- Blepharitis. American Optometric Association. http://www.aoa.org/Blepharitis.xml. Accessed Jan. 12, 2010.
- Robertson DM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 19, 2010.
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