“Eyelid inflammation, called
blepharitis is a common and ongoing condition where the eyelids become inflamed
and swollen, with oily particles and bacteria coating the eyelid margin near
the base of the eyelashes,” explained Center for Sight Ophthalmologist Gregory
Hofeldt, M.D. “This eyelid condition is a problem and annoying because it
causes irritation, itchiness, redness, and stinging or burning of the eyes,”
Dr. Hofeldt shared. While the underlying causes of blepharitis aren't
completely understood, it can be associated with a bacterial eye infection,
symptoms of dry eyes or certain types of skin conditions such as acne rosacea.
Blepharitis is often a chronic, or ongoing, condition, but it can be controlled
with one of more types of treatment that may include warm compresses, eyelid
scrubs, antibiotic ointment, nutritional therapy and good overall eyebrow,
scalp and hair hygiene.
If you or someone you know
suffers from eyelid inflammation, infection or blepharitis please feel free to
call Center for Sight at 508-730-2020, or visiting www.center-for-sight.com or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406 Fall River,
Massachusetts 02720 at 508-730-2020 for patients wishing to learn more about LASIK in Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
