Definitions for blepharitis
ˌblɛf əˈraɪ tɪsble·phar·i·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. blepharitisnoun

   inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts

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1. blepharitisnoun

   An inflammation of the eyelid

2. Etymology: βλέφαρον.

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1. Blepharitis

   Blepharitis is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause swelling, burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye. Although blepharitis by itself is not sight-threatening, it can lead to permanent alterations of the eyelid margin. The primary cause is bacteria and inflammation from congested meibomian oil glands at the base of each eyelash. Other conditions may give rise to blepharitis, whether they be infectious or noninfectious, including, but not limited to, bacterial infections or allergies. Different variations of blepharitis can be classified as seborrheic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior or meibomitis, or parasitic. In a survey of US ophthalmologists and optometrists, 37% to 47% of patients seen by those surveyed had signs of blepharitis, which can affect all ages and ethnic groups. One single-center study of 90 patients with chronic blepharitis found that the average age of patients was 50 years old. The word is from Greek: βλέφαρον / blepharon, eyelid and -itis, inflammation of.

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1. blepharitis

   Blepharitis is a common and often chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins. It's usually associated with a bacterial infection, dysfunction of the sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the eyelids, or other skin conditions. Symptoms often include redness, swelling, itching, burning sensations, crusted eyelashes, and dry eyes. It does not usually affect vision and it's not contagious, but it can be uncomfortable and may be recurrent.

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1. Blepharitis

   Blepharitis is an eye condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelid, the severity and time course of which can vary. Onset can be acute, resolving without treatment within 2–4 weeks, but more generally is a long standing inflammation varying in severity. It may be classified as seborrhoeic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior or meiobomitis, or parasitic.

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1. Blepharitis

   Inflammation of the eyelids.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of blepharitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of blepharitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=blepharitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Blepharitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blepharitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=blepharitis