{"id":30354,"date":"2026-03-26T21:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.brillpharma.com\/blepharitis-inflammation-of-the-eyelids\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:14:07","slug":"blepharitis-inflammation-of-the-eyelids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/es-f4670d.bp.sta01.doubleyou.com\/en\/blepharitis-inflammation-of-the-eyelids\/","title":{"rendered":"Blepharitis: inflammation of the eyelids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Blepharitis: <\/span><\/span> Inflammation <\/span><\/span> of <\/span><\/span> the <\/span><\/span> eyelids <\/span><\/span> <\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is blepharitis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids in which the eyes become red and irritated, and itchy flakes and dandruff form on the eyelashes.<\/em><\/strong> It is a fairly common eye condition caused by bacteria or a skin problem, such as dandruff on the scalp or rosacea (a chronic condition involving redness and inflammation of the skin).<\/p>

This condition affects people of all ages,<\/strong> but is more common in those with oily skin, dandruff or dry eyes. Although it is somewhat uncomfortable, blepharitis is usually not painful, is not contagious and generally does not cause any permanent damage to eyesight.<\/strong> <\/p>

Blepharitis<\/strong> can be classified into two types:<\/strong> anterior blepharitis,<\/strong> which occurs on the outer edge of the eyelid where the eyelashes attach; and posterior blepharitis,<\/strong> which affects the inner edge of the eyelid that comes into contact with the eyeball.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Causes of blepharitis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are three different types of blepharitis, depending on the external factor causing them.<\/p>

Staphylococcal blepharitis<\/strong><\/h5>

This type of blepharitis is caused by a bacterium called staphylococcus. This bacterium is found everywhere in our environment and generally lives on our skin without causing us any harm. However, it can occasionally cause skin infections, such as impetigo and acne. <\/p>

In some people, this bacterium appears to penetrate the skin along the edge of the eyelids, causing this type of blepharitis. It is not yet entirely clear why this happens, but fortunately it is quite rare. <\/p>

Seborrhoeic blepharitis<\/strong><\/h5>

Seborrhoeic blepharitis<\/strong> is closely associated with a condition known as seborrhoeic dermatitis. With this condition, the skin tends to be oily and may become flaky. It usually causes a lot of dandruff and sometimes rashes on the face and scalp. <\/p>

The specific cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is not entirely clear. However, it is believed that a yeast called Malassezia furfur is involved in triggering the condition. <\/p>

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is not contagious and is not painful, although it can cause discomfort.<\/p>

Meibomian blepharitis (MGD) or posterior blepharitis.<\/strong><\/h5>

Also known as meibomian gland dysfunction (the glands are located in the eyelids, just behind the eyelashes). The average person has around 25\u201330 of these glands in each eyelid, both upper and lower. Their job is to produce a small amount of oily fluid to lubricate the eye. <\/p>

People with meibomian blepharitis<\/strong> undoubtedly have a problem with these glands and the fluid they produce, or, in other words, the fluid they fail to produce. This can cause inflammation and dryness in the eye, as the fluid lacks the correct balance of oils that the eye requires. <\/p>

A combination of all three or mixed.<\/strong><\/h5>

In practice, it is quite difficult to distinguish between the different causes of blepharitis and, in many cases, all three may be present at the same time. Seborrhoeic blepharitis commonly occurs alongside meibomian blepharitis. This means that, regardless of what triggers the condition, by the time treatment is sought, it is essential to address all three possible causes. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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BLEPHARITIS AND DRY EYE OFTEN OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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BLEPHARITIS AND DRY EYE OFTEN OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The signs and symptoms of blepharitis are generally present in both eyes, affecting both the upper and lower eyelids.<\/strong> Symptoms<\/em> include: itching or irritation of the eyelids, mild tearing, dry eyes, a burning sensation, a gritty sensation in the eye, a feeling of a foreign body in the eye, the appearance of scabs or flaky skin on the eyelids, reduced comfort when wearing contact lenses, and sensitivity to light<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>

Signs<\/em> include:<\/p>