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Tests and diagnosis
By Mayo Clinic staffTests and procedures used to diagnose blepharitis include:
- Examining your eyelids. Your doctor will carefully examine your eyelids and your eyes. He or she may use a special magnifying instrument during the examination.
- Swabbing skin for testing. In certain cases, your doctor may use a swab to collect a sample of the oil or crust that forms on your eyelid. This sample can be analyzed for bacteria, fungi or evidence of an allergy.
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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