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Inflammation of the Eyelids - Blepharitis
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the disease?
Treatments include:
What are the side effects of the treatments?
When cleaning the eyelashes, the person needs to be careful not to touch the eye itself. If corticosteroids are used, checkups with an eye doctor are needed to rule out increased intraocular pressure, which is the pressure inside the eyeball.
What happens after treatment for the disease?
This tends to be a chronic condition that is difficult to eliminate. Therefore, treatment must be started at the first sign of new symptoms or continued long-term.
How is the disease monitored?
This condition is easily monitored by watching for symptoms. Often, cleaning the eyelids is all that is necessary to keep the condition under control. Antibiotics and corticosteroids may be needed for sudden flare-ups.