Blepharitis is a common eyelid inflammation that sometimes is associated with a bacterial eye infection, symptoms of dry eyes, or certain types of skin conditions such as acne rosacea.
Blepharitis has two basic forms:
Anterior blepharitis, affecting the outside front of the eyelid where eyelashes are attached.
Posterior blepharitis, linked to dysfunction of meibomian glands within the eyelids that secrete oils to help lubricate the eye.
