What You Need to Know About Blepharitis

Blepharitis in Dubai is a common condition that is caused by an inflammation of the edges of the eyelids and presents ophthalmologists with many challenges. Eventhough this is a common condition among many patients worldwide, it is a condition that is largely misdiagnosed. Blepharitis is not  infectious and can affect individuals of all ages. This condition does not pose a threat to an individual's vision, but it can be uncomfortable and can prevent an individual from having a good quality of life, as it is a recurring condition.

 

The signs and symptoms of this eye condition include,

Red, bleary, crusted, scaly and inflamed eyelids

Puffy eyes that itch and burn

Crusting around the eyelids

A gritty sensation like something small is in the eye

 

Often patients at the Eye Clinic in Dubai complain that they felt that their eyes gave others the impression that they were suffering from depression, emotional problems and alcohol or drug abuse, which causes a patient to be misunderstood and has a negative impact on their relationships, social and professional interactions.

 

The Eye Surgeon in Dubai explains that from a clinical point of view blepharitis can affect a potential treatment plan and compound co-existing conditions. Blepharitis is the main culprit of evaporative dry eye, chalazia formation, loss of cilia, and also corneal neovascularization and ulceration. When blepharitis is neglected it can lead to serious surgical complications, slow visual recovery, decreased and fluctuating vision, and endophthalmitis. This can be a challenge for the eye surgeon as proper diagnosis and treatment is important.

 

Diagnosis

Diagnosing blepharitis is no easy task as mentioned before, as many patients and eye surgeons will simply glance at the eyelids at a routine eye exam or concentrate on the intraocular pathology that is present. At the same time the presence of this condition must not be ignored. According to the Eye Surgery in Dubai, a few routine questions can help eye surgeons to identify blepharitis and differentiate it from common symptoms that is commonly found with patient's who have dry eye syndrome. Since, blepharitis and dry eye syndrome display unique diurnal patterns, checking with the patients what time of day their symptoms peak can confirm the diagnosis.

 

Treatment options

Treatment depends on the severity of each patient's condition. Some of the conventional treatment options for blepharitis, include eyelid hygiene and warm compresses, with gentle lid cleaning and eyelid massage, which improves the symptoms. However, the best treatment option is to follow these measures along with a topical antibiotic to address both the infectious and inflammatory aspects of the disease. It will take between 4-6 weeks for the treatment to be effective, so perseverance is essential. Patients should not rub their eyelids as this may make the inflammation worse. Chronic blepharitis can take weeks or months to manage.

 

Keeping eyelids clean and hygienic is important, patients who suffer from blepharitis should avoid using makeup as it makes it difficult to practice good eye health.