Eyelid disease

 Eyelid Disease 


Eyelid diseases refer to a variety of conditions that affect the skin, muscles, glands, and hair follicles of the eyelids. These diseases may be inflammatory, infectious, structural, or even tumor-related.


Common Eyelid Diseases:


1. Blepharitis


Cause: Bacterial infection, dandruff, meibomian gland dysfunction


Symptoms: Redness, itching, crusting at eyelid margin, burning sensation


Treatment: Eyelid hygiene, warm compresses, antibiotics (topical/oral)



2. Stye (Hordeolum)


Cause: Bacterial infection of eyelash follicle or gland


Symptoms: Painful red lump on eyelid, swelling


Treatment: Warm compress, antibiotics if needed



3. Chalazion


Cause: Blocked meibomian gland (not an infection)


Symptoms: Painless lump inside eyelid


Treatment: Warm compress, surgery if persistent



4. Ptosis


Cause: Weakness of eyelid muscles, nerve damage, congenital


Symptoms: Drooping upper eyelid, may block vision


Treatment: Surgery in most cases



5. Entropion / Ectropion


Entropion: Inward turning of eyelid


Ectropion: Outward turning of eyelid


Symptoms: Irritation, watering, redness


Treatment: Lubricants, surgery if severe



6. Xanthelasma


Cause: Fat deposits under skin


Symptoms: Yellowish plaques near inner eyelids


Treatment: Cosmetic removal, may be linked with high cholesterol



7. Eyelid Tumors


Types: Benign (e.g., papilloma), Malignant (e.g., basal cell carcinoma)


Symptoms: Lump, ulceration, bleeding, change in eyelid shape


Treatment: Surgical removal, biopsy, possible radiotherapy


8. Allergic Eyelid Dermatitis


Cause: Allergy to cosmetics, medications, dust


Symptoms: Swelling, itching, redness


Treatment: Avoid allergen, antihistamines, corticosteroid cream


General Management Tips:


  • Maintain good eyelid hygiene


  • Avoid eye rubbing and allergens


  • Remove makeup properly


  • Use lubricating eye drops if needed


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