{"id":6859,"date":"2019-09-17T19:43:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T19:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=6859"},"modified":"2019-09-17T20:13:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T20:13:22","slug":"blepharitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/blepharitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Blepharitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6860\" src=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422.jpg\" alt=\"Eye doctor in Queens\" width=\"186\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422.jpg 1732w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blepharitis-899695422-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/a>Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid- typically involving the part of the lid where our lashes grow.\u00a0\u00a0 It is a disorder that can affect anyone of any age; however, people with oily skin, dandruff or rosacea are more prone to getting infections.<\/p>\n<p>There are several possible factors that can contribute to blepharitis, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A buildup of bacteria<\/li>\n<li>Dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows<\/li>\n<li>Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands of the eyelids<\/li>\n<li>Eyelash mites or lice<\/li>\n<li>Allergic reactions to eye makeup, eye medications or contact lens solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Rosacea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blepharitis can result in the following complications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excess tearing or dry eyes<\/li>\n<li>Burning or stinging eyes<\/li>\n<li>Crusty debris at the base of the eyelid<\/li>\n<li>Loss of lashes<\/li>\n<li>A sty<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pink eye<\/li>\n<li>A chalazion ( a blockage of an oil gland at the margin of the eyelid)<\/li>\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to light<\/li>\n<li>Red and swollen eyes or eyelids<\/li>\n<li>Scarring of the eyelids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no cure for blepharitis but there are a number of treatments used to control symptoms. \u00a0Treatments an eye doctor may prescribe or recommend include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warm compresses<\/li>\n<li>Eyelid scrubs<\/li>\n<li>Medications such as antibiotics to fight infection<\/li>\n<li>Medications such as steroid eye drops or ointments to control inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Medications to treat underlying conditions such as dandruff or rosacea<\/li>\n<li>Procedures to remove mites or open clogged glands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Practicing good eyelid hygiene tips can help to reduce the risk of inflammation.\u00a0\u00a0 Doctors recommend practicing daily self-care regimens which can involve applying a warm compress to break down the buildup of debris, cleaning your eyelids daily with a solution such as baby wash diluted with water or using dandruff- controlling shampoos.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing symptoms of blepharitis and would like to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, please call\u00a0 718- 206- 5900.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  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You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid- typically involving the part of the lid where our lashes grow.\u00a0\u00a0 It is a disorder that can affect anyone of any age; however, people with oily skin, dandruff or rosacea are more prone &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/blepharitis\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[278],"tags":[1741,1104],"class_list":["post-6859","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ophthalmology","tag-blepharitis","tag-eye-doctor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6859"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6859\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6863,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6859\/revisions\/6863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}