Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic condition. Explain that cure is not usually possible, but that symptoms can be lessened with consistent treatment.[1]Lin A, Ahmad S, Amescua G, et al. Blepharitis preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr;131(4):P50-86. https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00008-3/fulltext Patients should be advised to maintain eyelid hygiene measures indefinitely to prevent exacerbations.[1]Lin A, Ahmad S, Amescua G, et al. Blepharitis preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr;131(4):P50-86. https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00008-3/fulltext ​​

Useful patient information can be obtained from the Blepharitis topic on the NHS website. NHS:​ Blepharitis Opens in new window