Blepharitis signs and symptoms are typically worse in the morning, which include:
- Watering, Itching, and redness
- Gritty, burning, or stinging sensation
- Flaking of the skin around the eyes
- Crusted eyelashes
When to see a doctor: Symptoms that doesn’t improve despite good hygiene requires an appointment with your doctor.
- Eyelash problems(eyelashes to fall out, misdirected eyelashes, or discoloration.)
- Eyelid skin problems such as Scarring or the eyelid edges might turn inward or outward.
- Excess tearing or dry eyes.
- Injury to the cornea.
The exact cause of blepharitis isn't clear. It might be associated with one or more of the following:
- Seborrheic dermatitis — dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows
- Infection
- Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands in your eyelids
- Allergies to eye medications, contact lens solutions, or eye makeup
