Symptoms

Blepharitis can develop at any age and symptoms are as follows:

• itchy, sore and red eyelids that stick together
• crusty or greasy eyelashes
• a burning, gritty sensation in the eyes
• increased sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• swollen eyelid margins
• finding contact lenses uncomfortable to wear
• abnormal eyelash growth or loss of eyelashes in severe cases

 

The symptoms tend to worsen in the morning.