Concept information
Preferred term
blepharitis
Definition
- Blepharitis is a disorder of the eyelids characterized by redness, thickening, and crusting as a result of chronic inflammation. Symptoms include burning, stinging, crusting, and foreign body sensation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Blepharitis]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/blepharitis
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