Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis)
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Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS
Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACSDr. Weinstock is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He practices general ophthalmology in Canton, Ohio, with a special interest in contact lenses. He holds faculty positions of Professor of Ophthalmology at the Northeastern Ohio Colleges of Medicine and Affiliate Clinical Professor in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science at Florida Atlantic University. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) OverviewBlepharitis (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. Viewer Comments & ReviewsEyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your blepharitis? |
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Blepharitis refers to a family of inflammatory disease processes of the eyelid(s).
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