The most common cause of blepharitis is bacterial infection. It can be complicated by skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is responsible for dandruff, or rosacea - red blotches on the face.
1 in 20 eye complaints seen by GPs are blepharitis
5-10 mins time a warm compress should be held over the infected eye
3 weeks time usually taken for symptoms to reduce
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