If a person has ever had dandruff in their eyelids or has found painful bumps alongside them, they may have Blepharitis and Chalazion. These are two common eye issues that affect many people worldwide, even in Dubai, and may require people to visit an eye hospital. In this blog, we will examine what they are and how they are connected.
What is Blepharitis?
This is a common eye affliction and can occur quite frequently. It is also known by another name, ‘Lid margin disease’. It is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. The symptoms are itching, irritation, and sometimes, red-eye.
Those who have dandruff, oily skin, and dry eyes frequently get this condition. This is because these people have overactive oil glands, which create scales and particles along the eyelid margins and lashes. Bacteria tend to thrive at the bottom of eyelashes, which results in the eyelid margin getting irritated; therefore, it can become red and sting. Sometimes the oil glands located along the eye line can also become infected or blocked.
What is a chalazion?
This is a painless bump that is benign. It occurs inside the eyelids and is caused by a blocked or infected oil gland. The latter is located in the eyelid line. A chalazion contains pus and fatty secretions that cannot drain out. When they occur, initially, they can be red and tender. So it might hurt a bit if they are constantly touched.
These bumps do not cause any harm, though they may look abnormal and be uncomfortable. They usually resolve on their own, but there are times that they become big enough to hinder vision and cause the eyelid to droop. If this is the case, then they would need to be checked by an eye specialist.
How are they related?
When a person is suffering from blepharitis, a chalazion can occur as a symptom. This is because blepharitis can result in blocked eye glands, which would then cause a chalazion. While chalazion may not require a doctor’s assistance, blepharitis does. If it is left alone, it could result in the former occurring frequently and even styles.
As blepharitis is a chronic condition, healthy habits would need to be implemented to ensure its reoccurring chances would be low. This includes using a moist cotton swab to clean the eyelid margin twice a day and always using makeup remover to remove any eye product residue. Also, one will need to cleanse their eyelids frequently at least once each day. Doctors may recommend warm compresses to be kept on the eyelids and even oral antibiotics. If the chalazion is taking longer than usual to clear or becoming more prominent, steroid injections may need to be used on the bump. At worst, they will need to be surgically removed.
If you suspect you might be suffering from this chronic condition or you need to visit an eye hospital, you can contact us at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center. Our specialists will give you the necessary medical advice.