EXTERNAL EYE DISEASES
Some common External Eye Diseases include:
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Blepharitis
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inflammation of the edges of the eyelids, possibly with thickening scales, crusts, shallow ulcers, or redness and swelling at the edges of the eyelids
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Chalazion
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enlargements of an oil gland (similar to a pimple) deep in the eyelid caused by an obstruction of the gland’s opening
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Stye
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infected eyelash follicles.
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Lacrimal duct obstruction/infection
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partial or complete obstruction in the tear drainage system
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Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
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Swelling
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Pain
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Redness
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Itching
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Burning
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Growth
Causes
Some of the causes for the following corneal disorders are:
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Blepharitis
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bacterial or viral infection
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allegic reaction
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skin conditions, for eg. eczema
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Chalazion
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obstruction of gland without infection
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Stye
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staphylococcal (bacterial) infection
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Lacrimal duct obstruction/infection
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chronic infection or inflammation
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tumour
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External Eye Diseases Treatments
Treatment for external eye diseases include the following:
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Supportive measures
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for example, warm compresses, eyelid cleansing
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Treating the cause (bacterial, viral origin)
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Surgery in rare cases
