Q. What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is one of the most common reasons patients visit an eye clinic in Guro and across western Seoul. It develops when the meibomian glands along the eyelid margin become blocked, or when normal skin bacteria overgrow at the base of the eyelashes, triggering ongoing inflammation. Because Seoul’s dry winters and air-conditioned summers both stress the tear film, effective blepharitis treatment in this climate usually needs to combine home care with periodic clinical review.

Q. What are the symptoms and signs?

• Redness and swelling along the eyelid margin
• Crusty or flaky debris at the base of the eyelashes, especially on waking
• Gritty, burning, or foreign-body sensation
• Excess tearing or, paradoxically, dryness
• Recurrent styes (hordeolum) or chalazia
• Eyelids that stick together overnight

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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