Disease or Syndrome
blepharitis
bleph·a·ri·tis [ blef-uh-rahy-tis ]
Subclass of:
Eyelid Diseases
Etymology:
Greek blepharon = eyelid + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to blepharitis:
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Inflammation of the eyelids near the eyelashes.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inflammation of the eyelids.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
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Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins that may be acute or chronic. Symptoms and signs include itching and burning of the eyelid margins with redness and edema. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Acute ulcerative blepharitis is usually treated with topical antibiotics or systemic antivirals. Acute nonulcerative...Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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Blepharitis refers to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the eyelids and associated adnexal structures including skin, lashes, and meibomian glands. It typically occurs bilaterally. Disease is usually chronic with intermittent exacerbations.Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Blepharitis, common inflammation of the eyelids that is marked by red, scaly, crusting eyelids and a burning, itching, grainy feeling in the eye. The eye itself often has some redness. There are two forms of blepharitis: anterior, which affects the exterior edge of the eyelid, and posterior, which...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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