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Blefaritis
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Blefaritis

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Also known as Infective dermatitis of eyelid of types resulting in deformity, Infective eyelid dermatitis of types resulting in deformity (disorder), eyelid inflammation, eyeliditis

Blepharitis, sometimes known as granulated eyelids, is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause swelling, burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye. 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 glands at the base of each eyelash. Other conditions may give rise to blepharitis, whether the

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Medical condition (new).name
Blepharitis
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Infant with blepharitis on the right side.jpg
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An infant with mild blepharitis on his right side
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Ophthalmology, Optometry
Medical condition (new).symptoms
crusty eyelids

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Instance of
symptom or sign
Subclass of
disease
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health specialty
ophthalmology
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WikiProject Medicine
Commons category
Blepharitis
NCI Thesaurus ID
C112183
ICPC 2 ID
F72
drug or therapy used for treatment
natamycin
symptoms and signs
inflammation
ICD-9-CM
373.8
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