Dec 20, 2022 · Blepharitis, the medical term for irritated, swollen eyelids, is a common eye condition. It’s a chronic condition, but it’s not contagious. If you have oily skin or certain skin …

Apr 16, 2025 · Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids, usually affecting both eyes at the same time. You don’t have to worry about it being contagious though – it’s not. …

Sep 20, 2025 · Blepharitis may be caused by usually harmless bacteria on eyelids that become overpopulated. Another common cause is clogged oil glands of the eyelid. Other diseases or …

Dec 1, 2025 · Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. They may appear red, swollen, or feel like they are burning or sore. You may have flakes or oily particles (crusts) wrapped at the base of …

Dec 4, 2024 · Blepharitis is a common eye condition that makes your eyelids red, swollen, irritated, and itchy. It can cause crusty dandruff-like flakes on your eyelashes. Blepharitis can …

Blepharitis is a common disease of the eyelids that can cause painful tenderness and discomfort. Assistant professor of ophthalmology Lee Guo, O.D. of the Wilmer Eye Institute explains the …

Feb 8, 2024 · Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids, causing red, irritated, itchy eyelids and the formation of dandruff -like scales on the eyelashes. It is a common eye disorder with a …

Jul 7, 2025 · Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that involves the edges of the eyelids and eyelash hair follicles. Blepharitis is a common and sometimes long-lasting condition that …

Although blepharitis by itself is not sight-threatening, it can lead to permanent alterations of the eyelid margin. The primary cause is bacteria and inflammation from congested meibomian oil …

Anterior blepharitis affects the eyelid skin, base of the eyelashes, and the eyelash follicles and includes the traditional classifications of staphylococcal and seborrheic blepharitis.