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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eye lash follicles near the lid. It is caused by a bacterial infection or by the eyelid glands making too much oil. This condition is not contagious. There are different types of Blepharitis including solar, allergic, and parasitic.

5 Great Resources on Blepharitis

• American Optometric Association (AOA): Blepharitis
• eMedicine: Blepharitis (Adult)
• A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Blepharitis
• National Eye Institute: (NEI): Blepharitis
• Mayo Clinic (via Revolution Health): Blepharitis 101

What is Blepharitis?

• Everyday Health: Blepharitis- What is it?
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Definition
• Mayo Clinic (via Ohio Health): Image of Blepharitis
• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: What is Blepharitis?

What Are The Symptoms of Blepharitis?

• Everyday Health: Blepharitis Symptoms
• NEI: Symptoms
• AOA: How Blepharitis is Diagnosed
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Symptoms
• Mayo Clinic (via Revolution Health): Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Blepharitis?

• AOA: What Causes Blepharitis?
• NEI: What Causes Blepharitis?
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Complications
• Mayo Clinic (via Revolution Health): Complications
• Everyday Health: When to Call a Professional

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Blepharitis?

• Everyday Health: Blepharitis Treatment
• NEI: How is Blepharitis Treated?
• AOA: How is Blepharitis Treated?
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Blepharitis?

• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Blepharitis?

• Wikipedia: Blepharitis, Types
• Everyday Health: Blepharitis Prognosis
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Prognosis

How Do You Prevent Blepharitis?

• Everyday Health: Blepharitis Prevention
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Prevention
• WebMD (via Medscape Today): Blepharitis and Proper Eyelid Hygiene

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Blepharitis

• eMedicine: Periorbital Infections
• NEI: Diagram of the Eye
• Review of Ophthalmology: Eavesdropping on Blepharitis
• DrWeil: Blepharitis: Dealing With Inflamed Eyelids?
• LiveHealthy: Symptoms of Blepharitis
• The Valley Business Journal: Treating Chronic Eyelid Inflammation
• HealthWorld Online: Blepharitis What Doctors Don't Tell You

Foundations and Support Groups on Blepharitis

• American Academy of Ophthalmology: The Eye MD Association
• Official Site: American Optometric Association
• National Eye Institute: U.S. National Institutes of Health

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Blepharitis

• Daily Strength: Blepharitis Discussions
• Vision Channel: Blepharitis Posts
• Yahoo Health: Blepharitis Foundation Group
• MedHelp: Blepharitis Discussions

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Blepharitis

• Google Scholar: Blepharitis Search Results
• JAMA: Blepharitis JAMA and Archives Search Results
• PubMed Central: Archive of Blepharitis Research

Clinical Trials on Blepharitis

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Blepharitis Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
• CenterWatch: Blepharitis Search Results

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