Blepharitis: Blepharitis is the inflammation or infection of the eyelids. The most common finding is crusting and redness along the eyelid margin. Patients may also experience dry eye symptoms such as burning or stinging. Treatment involves warm compresses followed by regular cleaning of the eyelid margins with special eyelid shampoos.
Stye (Hordeolum): A stye occurs when the opening of a small oil gland at the eyelash base becomes blocked, causing an infection with swelling and redness of the eyelid. Styes usually resolve spontaneously within 1–2 weeks. Treatment includes warm compresses, as well as eye drops and/or ointments prescribed by your ophthalmologist. Rarely, oral antibiotics may be required in some patients.
Eyelid Drooping (Ptosis): Eyelid drooping can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life. If ptosis develops later, the underlying cause must be investigated. In patients presenting with ptosis, the eyelid position, visual acuity, refraction, and head posture should be evaluated. If ptosis causes reduced vision or an abnormal head posture, early surgical intervention may be necessary.
