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Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis)

Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) Overview

Blepharitis (BLEH-fuh-REYE-tis) is an irritation of the eyelids. It has a variety of causes, ranging from allergy and infection to irritation as well as skin cancers. It is the most common eye disease.

Usually, blepharitis is mainly a nuisance and responds well to treatment.



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Blepharitis refers to a family of inflammatory disease processes of the eyelid(s).

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