Cabinet d'ophtalmologie Dr. HADDAR Zineb

 Blepharitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelids which can be caused caused by the presence of Demodex (a microscopic mite which lives in the base of the eyelashes).

 Causes:

- Skin conditions, such as dermatitis, inflammatory acne, chronic rosacea

- Makeup cosmetics used by different persons.

- Weakened immune systems, HIV

 Symptoms:

- Itchiness in the eyelashes and surrounding skin.

- Redness around the eyes.

- Burning sensation in your eyes.

- Worsening skin symptoms or flare-ups, such as in rosacea and eczema (dermatitis).

- Eyelash growth abnormalities.

 Treatment:

- Patients with Demodex are typically prescribed an eyelid cleanser and local antibiotic treatment

- Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy can be an option to open clogged eyelid glands.