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Blepharitis is a common inflammatory eyelid condition caused by chronic staphylococcal infection and malfunction of the meibomian glands. It can cause secondary conjunctivitis, dry eye, and occasionally small corneal ulcers (marginal keratitis). It may be associated with rosacea which should be treated simultaneously.
e-Referral Service Selection:
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Clinic Type: Oculoplastics/Orbits/Lacrimal or Not Otherwise Specified
Service: DRSS-Western-Ophthalmology--Optom Only-(PCT)-Devon ICB-15N
This guideline has been signed off by NHS Devon
Publication date: May 2022