what is blepharitis ?
What blepharitis actually is (and isn’t)
Blepharitis is not just bacteria on the lashes. It represents ongoing inflammation involving:
- The eyelid margin
- Oil gland function
- Local immune signaling
- Tear film stability
While bacteria can contribute, blepharitis behaves more like a chronic inflammatory condition rather than an infection. This is why antibiotics alone rarely “fix” it.
Why common treatments for blepharitis don’t feel like a solution?
Standard treatments—such as warm compresses, lid hygiene, artificial tears, and occasional medications—are appropriate and often necessary. However, they primarily work by shielding the eye from inflammation, not by eliminating its drivers.
These treatments:
- Calm symptoms
- Protect the ocular surface
- Improve comfort temporarily
They do not always address why inflammation is present, which is why symptoms often return once treatment is reduced.
Why common treatments for blepharitis don’t feel like a solution?
Chronic inflammation doesn’t just affect comfort. Over time, it can influence eyelid skin quality, oil gland function, and how the eyelids move and rest against the eye.
This is where eyelid health begins to intersect with eyelid anatomy.
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