In trichiasis, one or more lashes are misdirected toward the eye and rub against the ocular surface. Each blink causes irritation, and in some cases, damage to the sensitive outer…
Month: August 2017
BACTERIAL BLEPHARITIS (BLEF-ar-eye-tiss)
Bacterial blepharitis is a common inflammation of the eyelids caused by toxins from skin bacteria. It is the most common cause of chronic infection of the external eye. The bacteria…