Other causes
of blepharitis include external trauma to the eyelids, endocrine problems such as diabetes mellitus, environmental irritants such as tobacco smoke, and eosinophilic granuloma complex (for more information on this condition, see our handout Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex).
«However, any specific treatment
for blepharitis will depend on the underlying cause of the disorder.»
The most common tumors that cause
blepharitis in cats are called squamous cell carcinomas; white cats are predisposed to developing these malignant tumors.
Persian, Himalayan, and Burmese cats are more likely to
develop blepharitis due to their facial conformation - including flattened faces and prominent folds of skin between the nose and eyes.
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Common causes of
blepharitis include congenital abnormalities, allergies, infections, tumors, and occasionally other inflammatory disorders.
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posterior blepharitis (eye irritation).
It's important to keep our eyelids clean to
avoid blepharitis, or morning eye discharge due to inflammation of the eyelid from overgrowth of a normal bacteria.
Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids or the glands of the eyelid (meibomian glands.)
Cats that have been infected with feline herpes virus - 1 (FHV - 1) may develop
chronic blepharitis as a secondary problem.
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The most common congenital eyelid abnormality that can predispose a cat to
developing blepharitis is entropion, a condition in which the edges of the eyelid turn inwards and rub against the cornea.
For some, however, mites can be associated with various skin and eye disorders including rosacea and
blepharitis.
It might be
blepharitis, a chronic condition in which oil glands along the lash line become clogged.
Eye twitch may also be a symptom of certain eye conditions, including glaucoma,
blepharitis (an inflammation of the eyelids), uveitis (another type of eye inflammation), or a corneal abrasion.
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I have dry eye,
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Blepharitis can be caused by several factors, therefore the treatment and prognosis can vary depending upon the underlying cause of the condition.
Immune mediated reactions or allergies, conjunctivitis,
blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), chorioretinitis and dog eye worm infestations are some of the contagious conditions, which may leave a dog sensitive towards light.
If
the blepharitis is caused by a squamous cell carcinoma, it may not be possible to completely remove the tumor.
In some cases, an underlying cause can not be determined and
the blepharitis will be called «idiopathic blepharitis».
Blepharitis that is secondary to an endocrine disorder will be treated symptomatically until the endocrine problem is controlled.
Any condition that can cause irritation of the eyelids can lead to
blepharitis.
For many cats with
blepharitis, the underlying condition can be controlled with medical management but it often can not be cured.
If there is no obvious reason for
the blepharitis, your veterinarian will recommend blood tests to look for evidence of systemic disease.
Blepharitis can affect one or both eyes.
If
the blepharitis is idiopathic, the symptoms may be controlled with topical medications; in some cases oral immunosuppressants may be necessary.
The prognosis depends entirely on the cause of
the blepharitis.