Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis): Treatment Overview
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Treatment Overview
Blepharitis often requires treatment. Call your health professional if:
- Your eye is painful or there is swelling or redness extending beyond the lid margins.
- The problem is not improving after 1 week of home treatment.
| Last updated: | March 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Pat Truman, MATC |
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