• ocular irritation
• eye pain
• loss of vision
• eye burning
• foreign-body sensation
• watery eyes
• red eyes
• burning, stinging or gritty sensation in the eyes
• eyelids that appear greasy
• itchy eyelids
• red and swollen eyelids
• flaking of the skin around the eyes
• crusted eyelashes after awakening
• eyelid sticking
• more frequent blinking
• sensitivity to light
• eyelashes that grow abnormally
• loss of eyelashes

• seborrheic dermatitis
• clogged or malfunctioning oil glands in the eyelids
• rosacea
• allergic reactions to products such as eye makeup
• eyelash mites or lice

• dry eye
• acne rosacea
• seborrheic dermatitis
• demodicosis
• isotretinoin
• giant papillary conjunctivitis

• wash the eyelids daily with proper care

Number of Cases

• Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Common Gender

• Eyelids examination: To examine and diagnose eye or eyelids problems
• Swabbing skin for testing: To detect the signs of fungi, bacteria or allergy

• Ophthalmologist

Yes, Eyelid Disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Eyelid Disorders is left untreated:

• eyelid scarring
• excess tearing
• difficulty in wearing contact lenses
• development of a chalazion or a stye
• conjunctivitis
• keratitis
• corneal ulcer or irritation

• Blepharoplasty: To correct puffy bags below the eyes and drooping upper lids

• Lubricate your eyes: Helps in relieving dry eyes
• Use a dandruff-controlling shampoo: Reduces your blepharitis signs and symptoms
• Clean your eyes daily: Helps in preventing blepharitis

• Use omega-3 fatty acid supplements: Helpful in relieving the the symptoms of blepharitis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Eyelid Disorders to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:

• Eye Diseases

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.