Statistics and Associations

• Inflammation of the eyelid margins (blepharitis) and/or inflammation of the oil-producing glands of the eyelid (meibomitis)
• Inflammation commonly secondary to bacteria sensitivity or mite infection
• Extremely common among adult population with strong association with dry eye symptoms

Management

• Dry eye treatment as needed
• Lid scrubs and/or Hot soaks with warm washcloth
• Short term treatment with antibiotic or combination ointment
• Doxycycline oral antibiotic in severe cases