►What are the risk
factors of Blepharitis?
►How to prevent Blepharitis?
Prognosis|
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The outcome is most often good with
treatment. You may need to
keep the eyelid clean to prevent the problem from coming back. Continuing treatment will ease redness and help make your eyes more comfortable.
keep the eyelid clean to prevent the problem from coming back. Continuing treatment will ease redness and help make your eyes more comfortable.
Good eyelid care is usually sufficient for
treatment. Such a routine needs to be convenient enough to be continued
lifelong to avoid relapses, as blepharitis is often a chronic condition. One
episode, however, does not signify that one has a lifelong condition.
If blepharitis is linked to an underlying
cause such as acne rosacea, treating those conditions may alleviate the
blepharitis. In patients who have multiple episodes of blepharitis, the
condition rarely disappears completely. Even with successful treatment,
relapses are common. Taking the time to devote extra attention to good hygiene
at those times may help to control the condition.
Prevention|
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It is not usually possible to prevent
blepharitis. Cleaning the eyelids carefully will help reduce the chances of
getting blepharitis. This includes frequent scalp and face washing, using a
warm compress to soak the eyelids and doing eyelid scrubs. Blepharitis is
usually not contagious. Untreated blepharitis can last for many years, and
chronic blepharitis can fluctuate in severity over time. Treat skin conditions
that may add to the problem.
