Eye Surface and Eyelids
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Eye Surface and Eyelids conditions
BlepharitisBlepharitis is chronic eyelid inflammation often caused by Staphylococcus or seborrheic dermatitis, leading to eyelid crusting and irritation.ChalazionChalazion is a painless eyelid nodule caused by chronic inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland, often presenting as a firm, localized swelling.ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva causing redness, irritation, and discharge. It can be viral, bacterial, or allergic in origin.Hordeolum (Stye)A hordeolum, or stye, is an acute eyelid infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, presenting as a painful, localized swelling near the eyelash margin.Orbital CellulitisOrbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the eye socket causing pain, swelling, and potential vision loss, often linked to sinusitis in children.Preseptal CellulitisPreseptal cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid and surrounding skin anterior to the orbital septum, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus in children.UveitisUveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract causing eye pain, redness, photophobia, and vision changes. It can result from autoimmune disorders or infections.XanthelasmaXanthelasma is a condition characterized by yellowish cholesterol-rich plaques on the eyelids, often linked to lipid metabolism disorders and hyperlipidemia.