Professional Faqs: What Are The Complications Of Blepharitis?

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Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Contact lens intolerance is a common complication. The inflammation can complicate dry eye syndrome as blepharitis inflames the eyelids and blocks the tear glands. Blepharitis makes the eyes red, swollen, dry, and itchy leading to conjunctivitis.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

A chalazion, the occurrence of a red bump in the eyelid, is a major complication of blepharitis. Dry eyes, problems of an eyelash, injury to the cornea, itchy eyes, etc. are other complications.

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

Blepharitis may cause some complications like: 1. Eyelash problems 2. Eyelid skin problems 3. excess tearing 4. dry eyes 5. Chronic pink eye 6. Corneal infection

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