{"id":14143,"date":"2021-06-23T07:53:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T07:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14143"},"modified":"2021-07-27T10:30:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T10:30:35","slug":"do-i-have-blepharitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/eyelid-conditions\/do-i-have-blepharitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have Blepharitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blepharitis is a common eyelid condition that affects up to 47% of all adults.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Blepharitis is an eyelid inflammation, which causes red, swollen eyelids and crusty eyelashes. The condition can be difficult to treat and tends to recur, which is why it\u2019s also known as chronic blepharitis.<\/p>\n

Blepharitis can be painful and uncomfortable<\/a>. Unfortunately, this condition isn\u2019t always preventable, but there are ways to reduce your risk of inflammation.<\/p>\n

According to a survey conducted by The<\/i> Ocular Surface <\/i>(2009), U.S. eye doctors reported that between 37% and 47% of their patients had some degree of blepharitis.<\/p>\n

Blepharitis isn\u2019t contagious and usually doesn’t cause serious harm to your vision or eyes, but it can feel uncomfortable, but it is important not to just think you have dry eyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Types of blepharitis\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two types of blepharitis – anterior blepharitis and posterior blepharitis.<\/p>\n