Bacterial conjunctivitis
Understand the causes of bacterial conjunctivitis, and explore treatments and hygiene practices to prevent this contagious eye condition.
Itchy eyes is often a symptom of allergies or exposure to dust and pollen. This condition leads to an irresistible urge to rub the eyes, which can exacerbate irritation and even lead to more serious eye issues if not managed properly. Keeping your environment clean and avoiding known allergens are helpful preventive measures.
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The medical term “dermatitis” means “skin irritation”, thus “eyelid dermatitis” covers a broad variety of eyelid skin rashes, presenting as red, swollen eyelids. It is also called “eyelid eczema”. The most common causes that induces swelling and redness of the eyelids are contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and blepharitis1. More information […]
The medical term « blepharitis » means « irritation of the eyelids ». This covers a wide variety of locations, presentations and origins: blepharitis may affect the skin of the eyelids, the eyelashes and/or the glands embedded into the eyelids, that produce an oil mixing into the tears. It can […]