Blepharitis is inflammation of the tissues oscillococcinum of the eyelid. The eyelids are composed of several structures: - skin - muscle (orbicularis) - glands (Meibomian, Zeiss and Moll) - Tarsus oscillococcinum (in the upper eyelids) - mucosa (conjunctival) - tabs Its appearance is due to malfunction oscillococcinum of the glands lid margin. In these lipid secretion is decreased, resulting in an alteration of the tear film. This generates significant inflammation of the eyelids and surrounding tissues with the possibility of bacterial oscillococcinum infection. When it occurs in acute case, the glandular orifices are plugged and the stye is formed.
It is classified into: - Obstructive or hiposecretoria: Enter Here anterior blepharitis (including the infectious), acne rosacea and pemphigoid. - No obstructive or hypersecretory: meibomian foam. How does it manifest? Produce: red eye and eyelids, grittiness or foreign body, photophobia, blurred vision and burning. Is closely related oscillococcinum to allergy and dry eye! It is a triad. How is it diagnosed? Through symptoms and eye examination with slit lamp: where instability of the tear film (with testing) is confirmed. How is it treated? 1 - Hygiene eyelid and massage using warm-hot compresses (try on the back of the hand prior to application on the eyelid). The massage should be done with cotton and warm water in a circular shape on the edge of the eyelids (with closed eyes). If not controlled with these measures may be added: 2 - Doxycycline or Minocycline 50mg 100mg c/12hs c/12hs for 3-4 weeks and then the dose is reduced slowly (always taken with food as it can give acidity) 3 - Tears lubricants every 2-3hrs 4 - Topical oscillococcinum corticosteroids (as required) 5 - Diet rich in fatty acids containing omega-3 (fish, olive oil, etc.)
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