2023年2月26日 · A swollen eyelid can be caused by inflammation in the tissues around the eye. Learn more about puffy eyelids including symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Blepharitis, pronounced bleh-fur-RY-tis, means inflammation of the eyelid. The edges of your lids turn red or dark in color and become swollen and scaly. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes. It can happen when a skin condition causes irritation, when you develop an infection or when oil glands become clogged.

2022年5月10日 · Blepharitis is an inflammation along the edges of the eyelids. The eyelids can become irritated and itchy, and appear greasy and crusted with scales that cling to the lashes. People with blepharitis sometimes wake with their eyelids stuck together. Others may wake with dried tears around their eyes and a feeling of sand in their eyes.

2024年7月7日 · 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. Blepharitis is a...

2023年12月16日 · Blepharitis is an eye condition characterized by eyelid inflammation. It causes red, swollen eyelids and crusted eyelashes, particularly at the base of the lashes where they attach to the skin. Often a chronic eyelid disease, blepharitis can be …

2023年2月7日 · Don’t touch your eyes with dirty hands and don’t rub itchy eyelids. Rubbing your eyes can spread an existing infection. Also, have your eyelids checked if you notice pain, redness, or...

2024年12月4日 · 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 be uncomfortable. But it isn’t contagious, and it usually doesn’t cause any …

2022年5月10日 · Tests and procedures used to diagnose blepharitis include: Examining your eyes. Your doctor might use a special magnifying instrument to examine your eyelids and your eyes. Swabbing skin for testing. In certain cases, your doctor might use a swab to collect a sample of the oil or crust that forms on your eyelid.

2024年5月27日 · Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids that can cause them to become swollen, irritated, and red. It's also characterized by crusty dandruff-like flakes on your eyelashes. This condition can be caused by having too many bacteria on your eyelids at the base of your eyelashes or a blocked or irritated oil gland on your eyelid.

2024年9月24日 · Blepharitis causes red, swollen eyelids as well as itching and crusting of the eyelid margins. Chronic blepharitis can be difficult to treat but is not contagious or vision-threatening. Having certain skin conditions can make you more likely to develop blepharitis.