Overview
Blepharitis is a noncontagious inflammation of the eyelids that usually affects the lower part of the lid and eyelashes. It is usually characterized by excess oil production in the meibomian glands near the eyelid, which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth. Repeated occurrences of styes or hordeolum (inflammation of the eyelid's sebaceous gland) and chalazia (swelling that results from a blockage of the meibomian glands) are also associated with blepharitis.
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