Klin Farmakol Farm. 2009;23(3):120-124

Treatment of the chronic blepharitis

MUDr. Michalis Palos
Univerzita Karlova v Praze, 1. lékařská fakulta, Oční klinika 1. LF a VFN

Chronic blepharitis is a common inflammatory condition of the eyelid margins. Blepharitis is classified as anterior or posterior. Unidentified

chronic blepharitis can lead to sight-threatening complications. Treatment requires long-term therapy, patients should be educated

about the chronicity of the disease. The cornestone of treatment is good lid hygiene.

Keywords: anterior and posterior blepharitis, Meibomian glands, rosacea.

Published: November 6, 2009  Show citation

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