The prognosis depends entirely on the cause
of the blepharitis.
Common causes
of blepharitis include congenital abnormalities, allergies, infections, tumors, and occasionally other inflammatory disorders.
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).
The most common cause
of Blepharitis is due to allergies.
Not exact matches
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.
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 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.
Blepharitis refers to inflammation
of the eyelids or the glands
of the eyelid (meibomian glands.)
Any condition that can cause irritation
of the eyelids can lead to
blepharitis.
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.
If there is no obvious reason for the
blepharitis, your veterinarian will recommend blood tests to look for evidence
of systemic disease.
«However, any specific treatment for
blepharitis will depend on the underlying cause
of the disorder.»
Blepharitis means inflammation
of the eyelid.