Blepharitis Eye Problems and Diseases
What is Blepharitis?
When the eyelids can become inflamed, the problem in most cases is a chronic eye disease called Blepharitis. Similar in nature to the skin condition called eczema, in case of Blepharitis, the eyelids become red, scaly and irritated.
There are two basic types of Blepharitis: Seborrheic Blepharitis and Staph Blepharitis. The most notable symptom of either type is inflammation on and around the eyelids that can be accompanied by irritation and painful itching. In some cases, tiny ulcers develop along the eyelid margins which are the areas that touch one another once the eyelid closes. More →
Routine eye exams are important even for people who are not experiencing eye trouble. How often a person needs an eye exam depends on a number of factors including age, overall health and whether or not eye disorders run in the family. .. 
