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Step 1
Observe the affected eye for dandruff-like flakes. Patients with seborrheic dermatitis can have greasy scaling of the scalp and eyebrows in addition to flaking around the eyes.
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Step 2
Ask the doctor if you have a gritty feeling in your eye, as if there were sand in your eye. This feels worse upon awakening.
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Step 3
Look for small bumps or pustules along the rim of the eyelid, at the base of the eyelashes. This can occur in blepharitis when the meibomian glands plug up with oily secretions.
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Step 4
Determine if there is any foreign matter present in the eye. If your eyes are free from foreign bodies but you feel as if something is present in your eye, you may have blepharitis.
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Step 5
Evaluate the eyes for redness, burning and itching. Blepharitis patients may blame these symptoms on allergies on computer use, as the symptoms are chronic in nature.
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Step 6
Take note of any crusty debris present around the eyelash follicles. Staphylococcus bacteria can cause this crust, making it difficult to open your eyes in the morning.
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Step 7
Check the eye for the presence of a sty. Sties can form during the acute phase of blepharitis, when bacteria block the orifices of the eyelid and cause a painful red bump to form.
Comments
peterpan56 said
on 5/5/2008 Good explanation of the symptoms of Belpharitis. any one who thinks they have this condition should see their doctor.
http://health-pictures.com/eye/Blepharitis.htm
peterpan56 said
on 5/5/2008 Good explanation of the symptoms of Belpharitis. any one who thinks they have this condition should see their doctor.
http://health-pictures.com/eye/Blepharitis.htm