{"id":30153,"date":"2025-11-19T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/?page_id=30153"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:48:01","slug":"blepharite-causes-symptomes-et-traitement-des-paupieres-irritees-et-des-yeux-secs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/en\/blepharite-causes-symptomes-et-traitement-des-paupieres-irritees-et-des-yeux-secs\/","title":{"rendered":"Blepharitis: causes, symptoms, and treatment of irritated eyelids and dry eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>What is blepharitis?<\/strong><br>Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids, often along the lash line. It causes redness, itching, irritation, and <strong>especially dry eyes<\/strong>, which can significantly reduce eye comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bacterial overgrowth on the edge of the eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meibomian gland dysfunction (responsible for the lipid layer of tears)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red and irritated eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A burning and itching sensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Dry or watery eyes<\/strong> (both are common)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crusts or dandruff at the base of the eyelashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment and advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Eyelid hygiene<\/strong>: daily cleansing with warm compresses to loosen sebum and remove crusts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Ocular lubricants \/ artificial tears<\/strong>: essential for relieving dryness and protecting the cornea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Topical antibiotics<\/strong>: only if the bacterial inflammation is severe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Management of associated conditions<\/strong>: dermatitis, rosacea, or Meibomian gland dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular follow-up with an ophthalmologist is crucial to prevent complications, including infections or worsening of dry eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2mn pour comprendre | La Bl\u00e9pharite\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YkV6neDMtO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qu\u2019est-ce que la bl\u00e9pharite ?La bl\u00e9pharite est une inflammation chronique des paupi\u00e8res, souvent au niveau des bords des cils. 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