ETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF BLEPHARITIS

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BLEPHARITIS is a chronic inflammation of the lid border. It can be divided into two general types: (1) the squamous type, characterized by hyperemia of the lid border with dry or greasy scales ; and (2) the ulcerative type, characterized by the development of small pustules involving the follicles of the cilia and leading to the formation of small ulcers. Conjunctivitis and superficial keratitis commonly accompany both types. Blepharitis is the most common external ocular inflammation seen in military personnel and is an important cause of disability, both in itself and as the source of a number of disabling complications. It is of distinct military importance because the symptoms characteristic of the moderately severe and acute forms, which include burning and smarting, epiphora, photophobia and asthenopia, interfere definitely with the efficiency of the soldier. These symptoms appear to be particularly troublesome in air crew members and to be exaggerated during high

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