[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1869},["ShallowReactive",2],{"microcopies":3,"page-data-\u002Feye-care\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fblepharitis":9},{"of":4,"jumpToSection":5,"home":6,"availableAt":7,"accessedUpdated":8},"of","Jump to section","Home","Available at","Accessed",{"queryData":10,"breadcrumbTrail":1868},{"contentPage":11},{"entryTitle":12,"pageTitle":13,"seoMetaData":14,"topSection":18,"bottomSection":26,"anchors":38,"mainSectionCollection":86},"AU - Eye Health - Eye Conditions - Blepharitis","Blepharitis - sore eyelids? What to know",{"metaDescription":15,"indexed":16,"follow":16,"metaKeywords":17,"updatedForProjectAlphabet":16},"Blepharitis causes red, itchy, or crusty eyelids. Learn what triggers it, how to manage symptoms, and when to see an optometrist for treatment advice.",true,null,{"__typename":19,"sys":20,"button":17,"title":22,"subtitle":23,"theme":24,"heroHeightVersion":25},"HeroBanner",{"id":21},"5q4dfZr8aNVkziL2fKezEM","Blepharitis ","Blepharitis is a common eye condition in Australia. Learn about what causes blepharitis, its symptoms, treatments and more. ","Ellipse","Condensed",{"__typename":27,"sys":28,"title":30,"body":31,"buttonsCollection":32},"FullWidthBannerFooter",{"id":29},"51o4LDgfgwIbWVUJ0kcQ8X","Let's get your vision sorted","Noticed a change in your sight? Whether it’s something new or something that’s been bothering you for a while, we’re here to help. ",{"items":33},[34],{"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},"Book an eye test","\u002Fbook\u002Flocation",false,{"anchorLinksCollection":39},{"items":40},[41,46,51,56,61,66,71,76,81],{"anchorLabel":42,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":43},"What is Blepharitis?",{"sys":44},{"id":45},"fv9zL4bRn1k2PGvuuywen",{"anchorLabel":47,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":48},"Types",{"sys":49},{"id":50},"4sMMzuaqtZQ29R8LXpUDLg",{"anchorLabel":52,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":53},"Symptoms",{"sys":54},{"id":55},"4R1u187qGYcwIMTqsDkVqB",{"anchorLabel":57,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":58},"Causes",{"sys":59},{"id":60},"xeqKtzFlM3K3weLPBzFI6",{"anchorLabel":62,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":63},"Complications",{"sys":64},{"id":65},"4mGye4x2I5O7j5mhmt6w6b",{"anchorLabel":67,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":68},"Diagnosis",{"sys":69},{"id":70},"PZYkoePWxVtJk5Ua3BoF1",{"anchorLabel":72,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":73},"Treatment",{"sys":74},{"id":75},"ywNkTJZLRdfwWba20OejU",{"anchorLabel":77,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":78},"Prevention",{"sys":79},{"id":80},"74jYr8mWHGqFjLz8qGoImB",{"anchorLabel":82,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":83},"FAQs",{"sys":84},{"id":85},"7imOUF3C5p7TDJznnSbRc4",{"items":87},[88,95,149,253,303,505,722,836,932,970,17,1123,1229,1379,1393,1423,1463,1817,1848],{"__typename":89,"sys":90,"linkEntries":91,"title":93,"body":94,"leftAligned":16},"Summary",{"id":45},{"items":92},[],"What is blepharitis? ","Blepharitis is when the eyelids on one or both eyes are inflamed. They go red, swollen and you may get crust forming. Anyone can get it, though it's more common in older people. It's a chronic long condition that comes and goes. It's rarely serious if you keep on top of it. ",{"__typename":96,"sys":97,"title":99,"subtitle":100,"hotspotConfigurator":101,"hotspotImageReference":147},"MediaHotspotCarousel",{"id":98},"5Bqqfu4lQKW8DPv1amHFhe","What happens when you get blepharitis? ","Here's what happens when you get blepharitis on the eyelid skin. ",{"assetId":102,"hotspots":103},"5j4ik7wJJFIehUTtSn3VlR",[104,117,127,137],{"x":105,"y":106,"id":107,"label":108,"theme":109,"isValid":16,"bodyCopy":110,"naturalX":111,"naturalY":112,"percentageX":113,"percentageY":114,"appImageWidth":115,"appImageHeight":116},188.5,409,"TF6MunzSef4JO_rm_E59R","Inflammation","Light"," The edges of your eyelids become inflamed. They feel sore due to the inflammation.",870.6598407281001,1890.3065902578796,21.444823663253697,58.595988538681944,879,698,{"x":118,"y":119,"id":120,"label":121,"theme":109,"isValid":16,"bodyCopy":122,"naturalX":123,"naturalY":124,"percentageX":125,"percentageY":126,"appImageWidth":115,"appImageHeight":116},375.5,598,"cibwn5n7UbqerM2tzBqx7","Meibomian glands"," In some blepharitis types, the meibomian glands, which produce oil, get blocked up.",1734.391353811149,2763.8223495702005,42.71899886234357,85.67335243553008,{"x":128,"y":129,"id":130,"label":131,"theme":109,"isValid":16,"bodyCopy":132,"naturalX":133,"naturalY":134,"percentageX":135,"percentageY":136,"appImageWidth":115,"appImageHeight":116},567.4999999999999,477.99999999999994,"M0fcg_zUFFSGEabriy6FJ","Crust forms","For some people, crust forms on the eyelids or eyelashes.",2621.2172923777016,2209.2091690544407,64.56200227531285,68.48137535816618,{"x":138,"y":139,"id":140,"label":141,"theme":109,"isValid":16,"bodyCopy":142,"naturalX":143,"naturalY":144,"percentageX":145,"percentageY":146,"appImageWidth":115,"appImageHeight":116},288.5,450,"bjmYmX30nCGiyDm4YJwj_","Red eyes","The whites of the eyes may appear red, and the veins might be more visible. ",1332.5483503981798,2079.7994269340975,32.821387940841866,64.46991404011462,{"url":148},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F5j4ik7wJJFIehUTtSn3VlR\u002Ff87a37ae6e54e1ed20e78a66cd0164cd\u002FRed_Eye.jpg",{"__typename":150,"sys":151,"theme":152,"genericTextComponent":153},"ContentTypeRichText",{"id":50},"Cool Blue",{"json":154,"links":248},{"data":155,"content":156,"nodeType":247},{},[157,166,174,182,189,196,203,210,217,224,231,240],{"data":158,"content":159,"nodeType":165},{},[160],{"data":161,"marks":162,"value":163,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Types of blepharitis ","text","heading-2",{"data":167,"content":168,"nodeType":173},{},[169],{"data":170,"marks":171,"value":172,"nodeType":164},{},[],"There are a few different types of blepharitis. Each has different causes, but they often lead to similar symptoms like itchy, sore or crusty eyes. ","paragraph",{"data":175,"content":176,"nodeType":181},{},[177],{"data":178,"marks":179,"value":180,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Anterior blepharitis (flaky) ","heading-3",{"data":183,"content":184,"nodeType":173},{},[185],{"data":186,"marks":187,"value":188,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This affects the outer edges of your eyelids. It’s often linked to skin conditions like dandruff or rosacea, and can also be caused by bacteria or allergies. You might notice flakes or crusts at the base of your lashes.",{"data":190,"content":191,"nodeType":181},{},[192],{"data":193,"marks":194,"value":195,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Posterior blepharitis (also known as MGD) ",{"data":197,"content":198,"nodeType":173},{},[199],{"data":200,"marks":201,"value":202,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This affects the inner edges of your eyelids, where your meibomian glands sit. These glands normally release oil into your tears, but if they’re blocked or not working properly, it can lead to irritation and blurry vision.",{"data":204,"content":205,"nodeType":181},{},[206],{"data":207,"marks":208,"value":209,"nodeType":164},{},[]," Demodex blepharitis ",{"data":211,"content":212,"nodeType":173},{},[213],{"data":214,"marks":215,"value":216,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This type is caused by tiny mites called Demodex that live in your eyelashes and hair follicles. In small numbers, they’re harmless. But if there are too many, they can irritate your eyes and cause inflammation. ",{"data":218,"content":219,"nodeType":181},{},[220],{"data":221,"marks":222,"value":223,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Mixed blepharitis ",{"data":225,"content":226,"nodeType":173},{},[227],{"data":228,"marks":229,"value":230,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This is when you have more than one type at the same time – most commonly a mix of anterior and posterior blepharitis.  ",{"data":232,"content":238,"nodeType":239},{"target":233},{"sys":234},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},"395b8esPHoSP6jWAob1ApE","Link","Entry",[],"embedded-entry-block",{"data":241,"content":242,"nodeType":173},{},[243],{"data":244,"marks":245,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"","document",{"entries":249},{"block":250},[251],{"__typename":236,"sys":252,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":254,"sys":255,"switchSequenceAtMobile":37,"backgroundTheme":257,"rightColumnCollection":258,"leftColumnCollection":263},"TwoColumnLayout",{"id":256},"6EVKJxwLKktHcXHNAlIIGU","White",{"items":259},[260],{"__typename":261,"altText":17,"videoId":262},"YoutubeVideo","DhxyIs6hq2I",{"items":264},[265],{"__typename":150,"sys":266,"theme":268,"genericTextComponent":269},{"id":267},"7g3kHoTDtSeLDW1i6dwJT0","Mono White",{"json":270,"links":298},{"data":271,"content":272,"nodeType":247},{},[273,280,287,292],{"data":274,"content":275,"nodeType":181},{},[276],{"data":277,"marks":278,"value":279,"nodeType":164},{},[],"What the experts say about blepharitis",{"data":281,"content":282,"nodeType":173},{},[283],{"data":284,"marks":285,"value":286,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Our optometrists see blepharitis regularly in clinic, so they know exactly what to look out for and how to manage it. In this video, one of our experts talks through the key signs, what causes the condition, and how it can affect your daily life. They’ll also explain simple steps you can take to ease symptoms and stop flare-ups from coming back including eyelid hygiene, warm compresses and other treatments that might help.",{"data":288,"content":291,"nodeType":239},{"target":289},{"sys":290},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":293,"content":294,"nodeType":173},{},[295],{"data":296,"marks":297,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":299},{"block":300},[301],{"__typename":236,"sys":302,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":150,"sys":304,"theme":152,"genericTextComponent":305},{"id":55},{"json":306,"links":500},{"data":307,"content":308,"nodeType":247},{},[309,316,323,330,337,344,351,364,371,378,385,392,411,418,436,443,450,457,475,482,489,494],{"data":310,"content":311,"nodeType":165},{},[312],{"data":313,"marks":314,"value":315,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis symptoms ",{"data":317,"content":318,"nodeType":173},{},[319],{"data":320,"marks":321,"value":322,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis might 'look' different, depending on the underlying cause. But here are the main blepharitis symptoms that people often experience. ",{"data":324,"content":325,"nodeType":181},{},[326],{"data":327,"marks":328,"value":329,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Inflamed eyelids ",{"data":331,"content":332,"nodeType":173},{},[333],{"data":334,"marks":335,"value":336,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Flares can make your eyelids sore, swollen, puffy and warm due to increased blood flow. ",{"data":338,"content":339,"nodeType":181},{},[340],{"data":341,"marks":342,"value":343,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelid itchiness ",{"data":345,"content":346,"nodeType":173},{},[347],{"data":348,"marks":349,"value":350,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Inflammation or flaking skin around the eyes can cause your eyelids to feel itchy and irritated.  ",{"data":352,"content":353,"nodeType":181},{},[354,358],{"data":355,"marks":356,"value":357,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Crusting on the eyelid",{"data":359,"marks":360,"value":363,"nodeType":164},{},[361],{"type":362},"bold"," ",{"data":365,"content":366,"nodeType":173},{},[367],{"data":368,"marks":369,"value":370,"nodeType":164},{},[],"You may get a crust building up along the edges of your eyelids and eyelashes. It's usually worse in the morning. If you try to remove it, you might get a small amount of bleeding. ",{"data":372,"content":373,"nodeType":181},{},[374],{"data":375,"marks":376,"value":377,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelids sticking together ",{"data":379,"content":380,"nodeType":173},{},[381],{"data":382,"marks":383,"value":384,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you get crusty eyelids, they may stick together. This is often worse in the morning after you wake up. ",{"data":386,"content":387,"nodeType":181},{},[388],{"data":389,"marks":390,"value":391,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Gritty feeling",{"data":393,"content":394,"nodeType":173},{},[395,399,408],{"data":396,"marks":397,"value":398,"nodeType":164},{},[],"It might feel like there’s sand in your eye, often caused by dry eyes because of the blepharitis. \nLearn more about the ",{"data":400,"content":402,"nodeType":407},{"uri":401},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Ffeeling-of-something-in-the-eye",[403],{"data":404,"marks":405,"value":406,"nodeType":164},{},[],"feeling of something in the eye","hyperlink",{"data":409,"marks":410,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":412,"content":413,"nodeType":181},{},[414],{"data":415,"marks":416,"value":417,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Red or bloodshot eyes ",{"data":419,"content":420,"nodeType":173},{},[421,425,433],{"data":422,"marks":423,"value":424,"nodeType":164},{},[],"The veins in the sclera (the whites of your eyes) may become more noticeable when your blepharitis flares up, causing red eye. \nLearn more about ",{"data":426,"content":428,"nodeType":407},{"uri":427},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fred-eye",[429],{"data":430,"marks":431,"value":432,"nodeType":164},{},[],"red eye",{"data":434,"marks":435,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":437,"content":438,"nodeType":181},{},[439],{"data":440,"marks":441,"value":442,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blinking more often ",{"data":444,"content":445,"nodeType":173},{},[446],{"data":447,"marks":448,"value":449,"nodeType":164},{},[],"You may find yourself blinking more than usual. Blepharitis can cause problems with the quality of your tears, so you need to blink more to keep your eyes lubricated. ",{"data":451,"content":452,"nodeType":181},{},[453],{"data":454,"marks":455,"value":456,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Watery eyes",{"data":458,"content":459,"nodeType":173},{},[460,464,472],{"data":461,"marks":462,"value":463,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If blepharitis affects the quality of your tears, they may break up too quickly. This can lead to excessive watering or tears coming out of your eyes. \nLearn more about ",{"data":465,"content":467,"nodeType":407},{"uri":466},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fwatery-eyes",[468],{"data":469,"marks":470,"value":471,"nodeType":164},{},[],"watery eyes",{"data":473,"marks":474,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":476,"content":477,"nodeType":181},{},[478],{"data":479,"marks":480,"value":481,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Light sensitivity (photophobia) ",{"data":483,"content":484,"nodeType":173},{},[485],{"data":486,"marks":487,"value":488,"nodeType":164},{},[],"You might find your eyes are more sensitive to light when you have a flare up of blepharitis. This may be related to problems with tear quality. \n",{"data":490,"content":493,"nodeType":239},{"target":491},{"sys":492},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":495,"content":496,"nodeType":173},{},[497],{"data":498,"marks":499,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":501},{"block":502},[503],{"__typename":236,"sys":504,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":150,"sys":506,"theme":268,"genericTextComponent":507},{"id":60},{"json":508,"links":717},{"data":509,"content":510,"nodeType":247},{},[511,518,525,533,540,547,554,565,572,579,586,593,611,618,625,632,650,657,664,671,678,685,692,699,706,711],{"data":512,"content":513,"nodeType":165},{},[514],{"data":515,"marks":516,"value":517,"nodeType":164},{},[],"What causes blepharitis? ",{"data":519,"content":520,"nodeType":173},{},[521],{"data":522,"marks":523,"value":524,"nodeType":164},{},[],"We still don't know exactly what causes blepharitis, and why some people get it more than others. It’s likely that it's a combination of factors, rather than one single trigger. Below are some of the most common blepharitis causes. ",{"data":526,"content":527,"nodeType":532},{},[528],{"data":529,"marks":530,"value":531,"nodeType":164},{},[],"\nPresence of bacteria ","heading-4",{"data":534,"content":535,"nodeType":173},{},[536],{"data":537,"marks":538,"value":539,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Anterior blepharitis often involves Staphylococcus bacteria, which normally lives on skin but can flare up in some people.",{"data":541,"content":542,"nodeType":181},{},[543],{"data":544,"marks":545,"value":546,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Dandruff",{"data":548,"content":549,"nodeType":173},{},[550],{"data":551,"marks":552,"value":553,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Seborrheic dermatitis can cause flaking and irritation on the eyelids, often linked to anterior blepharitis. ",{"data":555,"content":556,"nodeType":181},{},[557,561],{"data":558,"marks":559,"value":560,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Acne rosacea",{"data":562,"marks":563,"value":363,"nodeType":164},{},[564],{"type":362},{"data":566,"content":567,"nodeType":173},{},[568],{"data":569,"marks":570,"value":571,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This common skin condition causes flushing and redness on your face. If you get rosacea on your eyelids, it may contribute to developing blepharitis. ",{"data":573,"content":574,"nodeType":181},{},[575],{"data":576,"marks":577,"value":578,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Mites or lice",{"data":580,"content":581,"nodeType":173},{},[582],{"data":583,"marks":584,"value":585,"nodeType":164},{},[],"These microscopic organisms can live on your eyelashes, the follicles they grow out of, and in the oil glands of your eyes. If you get a build-up of them, they can cause inflammation. ",{"data":587,"content":588,"nodeType":181},{},[589],{"data":590,"marks":591,"value":592,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Dry eye syndrome",{"data":594,"content":595,"nodeType":173},{},[596,600,608],{"data":597,"marks":598,"value":599,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you don’t produce enough tears, it can lead to irritation and raise the risk of blepharitis. \nLearn more about ",{"data":601,"content":603,"nodeType":407},{"uri":602},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fdry-eye-syndrome",[604],{"data":605,"marks":606,"value":607,"nodeType":164},{},[],"dry eye syndrome ",{"data":609,"marks":610,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":612,"content":613,"nodeType":181},{},[614],{"data":615,"marks":616,"value":617,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Meibomian gland issues",{"data":619,"content":620,"nodeType":173},{},[621],{"data":622,"marks":623,"value":624,"nodeType":164},{},[]," These oil glands can get blocked, causing dryness and are the main cause of posterior blepharitis. ",{"data":626,"content":627,"nodeType":181},{},[628],{"data":629,"marks":630,"value":631,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Allergies and irritants",{"data":633,"content":634,"nodeType":173},{},[635,639,647],{"data":636,"marks":637,"value":638,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Pollen, pet hair, dust or chemicals can trigger blepharitis in some people. \nLearn more about ",{"data":640,"content":642,"nodeType":407},{"uri":641},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fhay-fever",[643],{"data":644,"marks":645,"value":646,"nodeType":164},{},[],"hay fever ",{"data":648,"marks":649,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":651,"content":652,"nodeType":181},{},[653],{"data":654,"marks":655,"value":656,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eye makeup",{"data":658,"content":659,"nodeType":173},{},[660],{"data":661,"marks":662,"value":663,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you use make-up a lot, or don't clean it off fully, then this could potentially block your glands or irritate your eyelids. Mascara and eyeliner are particularly troublesome. ",{"data":665,"content":666,"nodeType":181},{},[667],{"data":668,"marks":669,"value":670,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Changes in your hormones",{"data":672,"content":673,"nodeType":173},{},[674],{"data":675,"marks":676,"value":677,"nodeType":164},{},[],"At certain life stages (such as puberty, pregnancy or menopause) your hormone levels fluctuate a lot. This might increase your chances of things like oily skin, which in turn makes it more likely you'll develop blepharitis. ",{"data":679,"content":680,"nodeType":181},{},[681],{"data":682,"marks":683,"value":684,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Naturally oily skin",{"data":686,"content":687,"nodeType":173},{},[688],{"data":689,"marks":690,"value":691,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you have naturally oily skin, you may be more likely to develop blepharitis than others. ",{"data":693,"content":694,"nodeType":181},{},[695],{"data":696,"marks":697,"value":698,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Medications",{"data":700,"content":701,"nodeType":173},{},[702],{"data":703,"marks":704,"value":705,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Some medications might affect your body's hormones or lower your natural defences against bacteria living on your skin. This could make it more likely you'll develop blepharitis. ",{"data":707,"content":710,"nodeType":239},{"target":708},{"sys":709},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":712,"content":713,"nodeType":173},{},[714],{"data":715,"marks":716,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":718},{"block":719},[720],{"__typename":236,"sys":721,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":150,"sys":723,"theme":152,"genericTextComponent":724},{"id":65},{"json":725,"links":831},{"data":726,"content":727,"nodeType":247},{},[728,735,742,749,756,763,770,777,795,802,820,825],{"data":729,"content":730,"nodeType":165},{},[731],{"data":732,"marks":733,"value":734,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Complications of blepharitis ",{"data":736,"content":737,"nodeType":173},{},[738],{"data":739,"marks":740,"value":741,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you get your blepharitis seen by an optometrist, they will help you manage the condition. This should reduce how often you get flare-ups and make them less uncomfortable when they do happen. If not properly treated, blepharitis can lead to other eye conditions. ",{"data":743,"content":744,"nodeType":181},{},[745],{"data":746,"marks":747,"value":748,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelash problems  ",{"data":750,"content":751,"nodeType":173},{},[752],{"data":753,"marks":754,"value":755,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Over the long term, repeated flare-ups can make your eyelashes fall out, grow in the wrong direction, or they might lose colour.",{"data":757,"content":758,"nodeType":181},{},[759],{"data":760,"marks":761,"value":762,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Scarring on the eyelid",{"data":764,"content":765,"nodeType":173},{},[766],{"data":767,"marks":768,"value":769,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Due to repeated damage caused by blepharitis, the edges of your eyelids may develop scarring. ",{"data":771,"content":772,"nodeType":181},{},[773],{"data":774,"marks":775,"value":776,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Stye (Hordeolum)",{"data":778,"content":779,"nodeType":173},{},[780,784,792],{"data":781,"marks":782,"value":783,"nodeType":164},{},[],"A stye is a painful lump that grows at the base of your eyelashes. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle. Blepharitis can lead to the development of styes.\nLearn more about ",{"data":785,"content":787,"nodeType":407},{"uri":786},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Feye-stye",[788],{"data":789,"marks":790,"value":791,"nodeType":164},{},[],"stye ",{"data":793,"marks":794,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":796,"content":797,"nodeType":181},{},[798],{"data":799,"marks":800,"value":801,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Chalazion",{"data":803,"content":804,"nodeType":173},{},[805,809,817],{"data":806,"marks":807,"value":808,"nodeType":164},{},[],"A chalazion is a lump that grows on the inside of your eyelid. It's caused by a blocked oil gland, and is usually painless. \nLearn more about ",{"data":810,"content":812,"nodeType":407},{"uri":811},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fchalazion",[813],{"data":814,"marks":815,"value":816,"nodeType":164},{},[],"chalazion ",{"data":818,"marks":819,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":821,"content":824,"nodeType":239},{"target":822},{"sys":823},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":826,"content":827,"nodeType":173},{},[828],{"data":829,"marks":830,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":832},{"block":833},[834],{"__typename":236,"sys":835,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":150,"sys":837,"theme":268,"genericTextComponent":838},{"id":70},{"json":839,"links":918},{"data":840,"content":841,"nodeType":247},{},[842,849,856,862,869,876,883,890,897,904,911],{"data":843,"content":844,"nodeType":165},{},[845],{"data":846,"marks":847,"value":848,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis diagnosis ",{"data":850,"content":851,"nodeType":173},{},[852],{"data":853,"marks":854,"value":855,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you think you have symptoms of blepharitis, book an appointment with your optometrist. Our optometrists are very experienced at diagnosing eye conditions like blepharitis and have equipment that helps work out what's going on. ",{"data":857,"content":861,"nodeType":239},{"target":858},{"sys":859},{"id":860,"type":236,"linkType":237},"3I33EiaiHmiQCWTVjsqNWE",[],{"data":863,"content":864,"nodeType":181},{},[865],{"data":866,"marks":867,"value":868,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Medical history ",{"data":870,"content":871,"nodeType":173},{},[872],{"data":873,"marks":874,"value":875,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Your optometrist will ask when your symptoms began, whether you've noticed any patterns (such as eyelid crusting that's worse in the morning), and the symptoms you're experiencing. They may also ask about recent changes in your lifestyle, work, medications, or overall health. ",{"data":877,"content":878,"nodeType":181},{},[879],{"data":880,"marks":881,"value":882,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Slit lamp examination ",{"data":884,"content":885,"nodeType":173},{},[886],{"data":887,"marks":888,"value":889,"nodeType":164},{},[],"A slit lamp is a high-powered microscope with a light that allows the optometrist to examine your eyelids in detail. It helps them spot issues like scaling, mites, eyelash problems, and other blepharitis symptoms. ",{"data":891,"content":892,"nodeType":181},{},[893],{"data":894,"marks":895,"value":896,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Tear break up test (TBUT) ",{"data":898,"content":899,"nodeType":173},{},[900],{"data":901,"marks":902,"value":903,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis can reduce the quality of your tears. A tear break-up test measures how long your tears stay intact after a blink. If the tear breaks up in under 10 seconds, it often suggests there's an issue with tear quality. ",{"data":905,"content":906,"nodeType":181},{},[907],{"data":908,"marks":909,"value":910,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelid swab ",{"data":912,"content":913,"nodeType":173},{},[914],{"data":915,"marks":916,"value":917,"nodeType":164},{},[],"In rare cases, usually in a hospital setting, a doctor might take a swab from your eyelid if they suspect an infection is causing your blepharitis. This would be sent to a lab to check for bacteria or viruses — but it’s not something that’s typically done during a routine eye test. ",{"entries":919},{"block":920},[921],{"__typename":922,"sys":923,"imageEntriesCollection":924},"MediaImageSet",{"id":860},{"items":925},[926],{"__typename":927,"sys":928,"captionText":17,"imageAltText":17,"imageLink":17,"image":930},"MediaImage",{"id":929},"5ojAQi6Cph8BUeX6yQvhdh",{"url":931},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F7vwv3cdeDYo2lh7UCQxT4v\u002Fb22a67e281a4fc10b0e200877ad4283f\u002FSpecsavers_Clinical_May2022-23.jpg",{"__typename":150,"sys":933,"theme":152,"genericTextComponent":935},{"id":934},"Am3atiu7jJ9fnbnsQSU3F",{"json":936,"links":965},{"data":937,"content":938,"nodeType":247},{},[939,946,954,959],{"data":940,"content":941,"nodeType":532},{},[942],{"data":943,"marks":944,"value":945,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Let’s get your vision sorted ",{"data":947,"content":948,"nodeType":953},{},[949],{"data":950,"marks":951,"value":952,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Noticed your eyes hurting, or a change in your sight? Whether it’s something new or something that’s been bothering you for a while, we’re here to help. ","heading-5",{"data":955,"content":958,"nodeType":239},{"target":956},{"sys":957},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":960,"content":961,"nodeType":173},{},[962],{"data":963,"marks":964,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":966},{"block":967},[968],{"__typename":236,"sys":969,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":150,"sys":971,"theme":268,"genericTextComponent":972},{"id":75},{"json":973,"links":1120},{"data":974,"content":975,"nodeType":247},{},[976,982,989,996,1003,1010,1017,1024,1031,1038,1045,1052,1059,1066,1073,1080,1087,1094,1101,1108,1114],{"data":977,"content":978,"nodeType":532},{},[979],{"data":980,"marks":981,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":983,"content":984,"nodeType":165},{},[985],{"data":986,"marks":987,"value":988,"nodeType":164},{},[],"How is blepharitis treated? ",{"data":990,"content":991,"nodeType":173},{},[992],{"data":993,"marks":994,"value":995,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis can often be treated with some simple home remedies. However, if it's not clearing up or keeps coming back, it's worth booking an appointment with your optometrist. Here are the main kinds of blepharitis treatment. ",{"data":997,"content":998,"nodeType":181},{},[999],{"data":1000,"marks":1001,"value":1002,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Treating the underlying cause",{"data":1004,"content":1005,"nodeType":173},{},[1006],{"data":1007,"marks":1008,"value":1009,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If your blepharitis is caused by another condition (such as acne rosacea or dandruff), then your optometrist or GP will aim to treat this first. ",{"data":1011,"content":1012,"nodeType":181},{},[1013],{"data":1014,"marks":1015,"value":1016,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelid wipes",{"data":1018,"content":1019,"nodeType":173},{},[1020],{"data":1021,"marks":1022,"value":1023,"nodeType":164},{},[],"There are a few kinds of special eyelid wipes you can buy that help with cleaning crust on your eyelids. You use them to gently wipe your eyelids and clear discharge and skin flakes. ",{"data":1025,"content":1026,"nodeType":181},{},[1027],{"data":1028,"marks":1029,"value":1030,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Apply a warm compress",{"data":1032,"content":1033,"nodeType":173},{},[1034],{"data":1035,"marks":1036,"value":1037,"nodeType":164},{},[],"This is especially helpful if your blepharitis is caused by blocked oil glands or you get a crust building up on your eyelids. Hold a warm, microwaveable compress to your closed eyelids to loosen up the oil or crusting. ",{"data":1039,"content":1040,"nodeType":181},{},[1041],{"data":1042,"marks":1043,"value":1044,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyelid massage",{"data":1046,"content":1047,"nodeType":173},{},[1048],{"data":1049,"marks":1050,"value":1051,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Gently press and move your eyelids in circles for 30 seconds to help clear blocked glands. ",{"data":1053,"content":1054,"nodeType":181},{},[1055],{"data":1056,"marks":1057,"value":1058,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Eyedrops",{"data":1060,"content":1061,"nodeType":173},{},[1062],{"data":1063,"marks":1064,"value":1065,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If your blepharitis gives you dry eyes, then artificial tears can really help. You apply these eyedrops a few times each day, and this can prevent the sore, dry, scratchy feeling. ",{"data":1067,"content":1068,"nodeType":181},{},[1069],{"data":1070,"marks":1071,"value":1072,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Antibiotics ",{"data":1074,"content":1075,"nodeType":173},{},[1076],{"data":1077,"marks":1078,"value":1079,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If your blepharitis is caused by a build-up of bacteria, your optometrist might prescribe you with an antibiotic eye drop or cream that will fight off the infection.",{"data":1081,"content":1082,"nodeType":181},{},[1083],{"data":1084,"marks":1085,"value":1086,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Omega-3 ",{"data":1088,"content":1089,"nodeType":173},{},[1090],{"data":1091,"marks":1092,"value":1093,"nodeType":164},{},[],"There is some evidence that omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in oily fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds (as well as supplements), can help improve blepharitis symptoms. Speak with your GP first before starting any supplements. ",{"data":1095,"content":1096,"nodeType":181},{},[1097],{"data":1098,"marks":1099,"value":1100,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Apply a cool compress",{"data":1102,"content":1103,"nodeType":173},{},[1104],{"data":1105,"marks":1106,"value":1107,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you find the inflammation very sore, a cool compress may relieve the discomfort. Put a clean, damp cloth in the fridge. Once it's cooled down, hold it over your eyelids. ",{"data":1109,"content":1110,"nodeType":532},{},[1111],{"data":1112,"marks":1113,"value":363,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1115,"content":1116,"nodeType":173},{},[1117],{"data":1118,"marks":1119,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":1121},{"block":1122},[],{"__typename":150,"sys":1124,"theme":268,"genericTextComponent":1125},{"id":80},{"json":1126,"links":1224},{"data":1127,"content":1128,"nodeType":247},{},[1129,1136,1143,1150,1157,1164,1171,1178,1185,1192,1199,1206,1213,1218],{"data":1130,"content":1131,"nodeType":165},{},[1132],{"data":1133,"marks":1134,"value":1135,"nodeType":164},{},[],"How to prevent blepharitis ",{"data":1137,"content":1138,"nodeType":173},{},[1139],{"data":1140,"marks":1141,"value":1142,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis is often a chronic condition and that will recur from time to time. Unfortunately, there isn't a permanent cure in most cases. But there are some things you can do to reduce the chances of it coming back. ",{"data":1144,"content":1145,"nodeType":181},{},[1146],{"data":1147,"marks":1148,"value":1149,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Daily eyelid cleansing",{"data":1151,"content":1152,"nodeType":173},{},[1153],{"data":1154,"marks":1155,"value":1156,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you're prone to blepharitis (for example, you have oily skin), a daily eyelid cleansing routine can really help. See the suggestions in the treatments section above. ",{"data":1158,"content":1159,"nodeType":181},{},[1160],{"data":1161,"marks":1162,"value":1163,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Don't rub your eyelids",{"data":1165,"content":1166,"nodeType":173},{},[1167],{"data":1168,"marks":1169,"value":1170,"nodeType":164},{},[],"While it's tempting to rub a crusty or dry eye, this won't relieve the symptoms for long and could also cause damage to your eyes. Try using a cold or warm compress instead. ",{"data":1172,"content":1173,"nodeType":181},{},[1174],{"data":1175,"marks":1176,"value":1177,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Stop or reduce makeup usage",{"data":1179,"content":1180,"nodeType":173},{},[1181],{"data":1182,"marks":1183,"value":1184,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you use make-up, it might be worth thinking about changing your habits. Ideally, it's best to avoid make-up altogether - or maybe only using things like mascara or eyeliner on special occasions. ",{"data":1186,"content":1187,"nodeType":181},{},[1188],{"data":1189,"marks":1190,"value":1191,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Rest",{"data":1193,"content":1194,"nodeType":173},{},[1195],{"data":1196,"marks":1197,"value":1198,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Tiredness and stress can trigger flare-ups. Aim for good sleep (7-9 hours) and try to manage stress as best you can. ",{"data":1200,"content":1201,"nodeType":181},{},[1202],{"data":1203,"marks":1204,"value":1205,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Regular eye appointments",{"data":1207,"content":1208,"nodeType":173},{},[1209],{"data":1210,"marks":1211,"value":1212,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you have blepharitis, it’s important to see your optometrist regularly. They can monitor your condition and watch for any potential complications.",{"data":1214,"content":1217,"nodeType":239},{"target":1215},{"sys":1216},{"id":235,"type":236,"linkType":237},[],{"data":1219,"content":1220,"nodeType":173},{},[1221],{"data":1222,"marks":1223,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"entries":1225},{"block":1226},[1227],{"__typename":236,"sys":1228,"linkText":35,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},{"id":235},{"__typename":1230,"sys":1231,"title":1232,"theme":1233,"expandFirstRow":37,"accordionEntriesCollection":1234},"Accordion",{"id":85},"Your blepharitis questions, answered ","Grey",{"items":1235},[1236,1252,1267,1282,1319,1334,1349,1364],{"__typename":1237,"sys":1238,"panel":1240,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1251},"Faq",{"id":1239},"4kKWulQX6CIN7jRA4eqbmu",{"json":1241},{"data":1242,"content":1243,"nodeType":247},{},[1244],{"data":1245,"content":1246,"nodeType":173},{},[1247],{"data":1248,"marks":1249,"value":1250,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis is usually a long-term condition with recurring outbreaks. Unfortunately, there isn’t a quick cure for the issue. However, flare-ups can often be managed effectively and brought to a close faster. Treatment typically starts with good eyelid hygiene. Eyelid cleansing wipes can also help remove crust and flakes. Warm compresses can loosen eyelid crusting and blocked oil glands. ","How to cure blepharitis fast?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1253,"panel":1255,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1266},{"id":1254},"614n9J14ZoabVAO93rSaLj",{"json":1256},{"data":1257,"content":1258,"nodeType":247},{},[1259],{"data":1260,"content":1261,"nodeType":173},{},[1262],{"data":1263,"marks":1264,"value":1265,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis typically clears up within a week when treated properly with home remedies or medication. However, if it isn’t managed effectively or goes untreated, symptoms can carry on for several weeks or even months. ","How long does blepharitis last?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1268,"panel":1270,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1281},{"id":1269},"4vVlLs3eJJjOOfiYJpwNSE",{"json":1271},{"data":1272,"content":1273,"nodeType":247},{},[1274],{"data":1275,"content":1276,"nodeType":173},{},[1277],{"data":1278,"marks":1279,"value":1280,"nodeType":164},{},[],"No, blepharitis isn't contagious. You can't give it to someone else by being near them or touching them. ","Is blepharitis contagious?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1283,"panel":1285,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1318},{"id":1284},"6SsFIhjwx06ZQzK9Gn1P5C",{"json":1286},{"data":1287,"content":1288,"nodeType":247},{},[1289],{"data":1290,"content":1291,"nodeType":173},{},[1292,1296,1303,1307,1314],{"data":1293,"marks":1294,"value":1295,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you have blepharitis and a swollen upper eyelid, it could be a sign that one of your meibomian glands (which produce oil that stabilises your tears) might be blocked. But it could also be a sign of a complication, such as a ",{"data":1297,"content":1298,"nodeType":407},{"uri":786},[1299],{"data":1300,"marks":1301,"value":1302,"nodeType":164},{},[],"stye",{"data":1304,"marks":1305,"value":1306,"nodeType":164},{},[]," or a ",{"data":1308,"content":1309,"nodeType":407},{"uri":811},[1310],{"data":1311,"marks":1312,"value":1313,"nodeType":164},{},[],"chalazion",{"data":1315,"marks":1316,"value":1317,"nodeType":164},{},[],". It's important to get any changes in your eyes checked by an optometrist. ","What might cause a blepharitis swollen upper eyelid?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1320,"panel":1322,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1333},{"id":1321},"589iW2HKweEQ65gsyKMDwy",{"json":1323},{"data":1324,"content":1325,"nodeType":247},{},[1326],{"data":1327,"content":1328,"nodeType":173},{},[1329],{"data":1330,"marks":1331,"value":1332,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Blepharitis can be relieved with some simple home remedies. Many people find a cool compress, applied to closed eyelids, can reduce discomfort from inflammation. Others find a warm compress (you can buy these in pharmacies) can also help. ","What relieves blepharitis?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1335,"panel":1337,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1348},{"id":1336},"23ZbMdh1RmQR6CiyMHpilm",{"json":1338},{"data":1339,"content":1340,"nodeType":247},{},[1341],{"data":1342,"content":1343,"nodeType":173},{},[1344],{"data":1345,"marks":1346,"value":1347,"nodeType":164},{},[],"A blepharitis flare-up could possibly be linked to stress. When you are stressed, your body's immune system can get 'worn down'. This means your natural defences against bacteria growing on your skin might not be as effective, and so the bacteria could increase in number and lead to an outbreak. But there are also many other causes of blepharitis. ","Is blepharitis caused by stress?",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1350,"panel":1352,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1363},{"id":1351},"2IaUMiRPaXJK1Q91tEOUNS",{"json":1353},{"data":1354,"content":1355,"nodeType":247},{},[1356],{"data":1357,"content":1358,"nodeType":173},{},[1359],{"data":1360,"marks":1361,"value":1362,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you have blepharitis, there are certain things you should avoid. Try not to pick at any crust on your eyelids with your fingernails, as this could spread infections (use soapy warm water or specialised wipes instead). You should also avoid rubbing the eyelids, as this can cause damage to the eye itself. ","What not to do with blepharitis",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1365,"panel":1367,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1378},{"id":1366},"7sL9ijqRmNZ5JOyYhsmlLA",{"json":1368},{"data":1369,"content":1370,"nodeType":247},{},[1371],{"data":1372,"content":1373,"nodeType":173},{},[1374],{"data":1375,"marks":1376,"value":1377,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Yes, baby shampoo can be a good option for cleaning your eyelids to prevent a flare-up of blepharitis, or help with gently cleaning crust. Mix 2-3 drops with a small cup of cooled, previously boiled water, then gently massage the eyelid using a wipe you dip in the shampoo mix. ","Is baby shampoo good for blepharitis?",{"__typename":1380,"sys":1381,"title":1383,"body":1384,"theme":1385,"buttonCollection":1386},"FullWidthBannerSimple",{"id":1382},"1WGy75Pd8zIB5q5ZpdA2sW","Did you know?","Eye tests are bulk billed to Medicare, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for you*.","Block Colour",{"items":1387},[1388,1390],{"linkText":1389,"linkUrl":36,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},"Book an appointment",{"linkText":1391,"linkUrl":1392,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37},"See more eye conditions","\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions",{"__typename":1394,"sys":1395,"title":1397,"backgroundTheme":257,"authorEntriesCollection":1398},"AuthorContainer",{"id":1396},"6egVRWpVtsheulE0x9An7","Written with care and checked for accuracy",{"items":1399},[1400],{"authorBiography":1401,"authorName":1419,"authorQualification":1420,"authorPhoto":1421},{"json":1402},{"nodeType":247,"data":1403,"content":1404},{},[1405,1412],{"nodeType":173,"data":1406,"content":1407},{},[1408],{"nodeType":164,"value":1409,"marks":1410,"data":1411},"Yavani graduated from University of Durban Westville (now UKZN) in 1996. She has practiced Optometry in South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Kingdom and in Australia since passing OCANZ in 2013. ",[],{},{"nodeType":173,"data":1413,"content":1414},{},[1415],{"nodeType":164,"value":1416,"marks":1417,"data":1418},"Her 20 years with Specsavers started in the UK as an Optometrist and continued in Australia as a Graduate Mentor, Partner, founding Advisory Group Member and most recently Clinical Performance Consultant. In her spare time she bakes sourdough bread and dabbles in hand building pottery.",[],{},"Yavani Mudaly","B.Optom ",{"url":1422},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F2A7uscRwTIXubThmJH0lbQ\u002F8d1d8cc9e0a206a7f411849c649849b7\u002FYavani_Mudaly.jpg",{"__typename":1424,"sys":1425,"title":1427,"theme":257,"listType":1428,"expandAccordion":37,"accordionEntriesCollection":1429},"SingleRowAccordion",{"id":1426},"6wvrzT6v4zc5hUUWJFDY20","Sources we've used","Numbered",{"items":1430},[1431,1439,1446,1451,1457],{"__typename":1432,"sys":1433,"citationAuthor":1435,"citationYear":1436,"citationDescription":1437,"citationUrl":1438,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},"Citation",{"id":1434},"3ri3LOmW2xc0b04opsYBqa","Cleveland Clinic",2022,"Blepharitis","https:\u002F\u002Fmy.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhealth\u002Fdiseases\u002F10032-blepharitis",{"__typename":1432,"sys":1440,"citationAuthor":1442,"citationYear":1443,"citationDescription":1444,"citationUrl":1445,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":1441},"4FVq5ZhZsxRtF7UnCkx854","Lions Eye Institute ",2025,"Dry eye and blepharitis","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lei.org.au\u002Fservices\u002Feye-health-information\u002Fdry-eye-and-blepharitis\u002F",{"__typename":1432,"sys":1447,"citationAuthor":1449,"citationYear":1443,"citationDescription":1437,"citationUrl":1450,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":1448},"3yRUuppIsMGKCguUNreX9o","Johns Hopkins Medicine ","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hopkinsmedicine.org\u002Fhealth\u002Fconditions-and-diseases\u002Fblepharitis",{"__typename":1432,"sys":1452,"citationAuthor":1454,"citationYear":1455,"citationDescription":22,"citationUrl":1456,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":1453},"69GZPxskpv7IMYNZbLYVsB","National Eye Institute",2024,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nei.nih.gov\u002Flearn-about-eye-health\u002Feye-conditions-and-diseases\u002Fblepharitis",{"__typename":1432,"sys":1458,"citationAuthor":1460,"citationYear":1436,"citationDescription":1461,"citationUrl":1462,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":1459},"6SLvWBPLE2wI4Ry3oP8vF7","Mayo Clinic","blepharitis","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mayoclinic.org\u002Fdiseases-conditions\u002Fblepharitis\u002Fsymptoms-causes\u002Fsyc-20370141",{"__typename":1230,"sys":1464,"title":1466,"theme":1233,"expandFirstRow":37,"accordionEntriesCollection":1467},{"id":1465},"2n5TNfGV5LBmTP2nh2G3WO","Could it be something else? ",{"items":1468},[1469,1501,1533,1565,1597,1629,1661,1693,1725,1755,1785],{"__typename":1237,"sys":1470,"panel":1472,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1500},{"id":1471},"15AA3Z4bep1QE8k6Sffj1T",{"json":1473},{"data":1474,"content":1475,"nodeType":247},{},[1476,1483],{"data":1477,"content":1478,"nodeType":173},{},[1479],{"data":1480,"marks":1481,"value":1482,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Cloudy, misty or blurred vision could be a sign of cataracts, particularly in bright conditions or at night.",{"data":1484,"content":1485,"nodeType":173},{},[1486,1489,1497],{"data":1487,"marks":1488,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1490,"content":1492,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1491},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fcataract",[1493],{"data":1494,"marks":1495,"value":1496,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about cataracts",{"data":1498,"marks":1499,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Cataracts",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1502,"panel":1504,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1532},{"id":1503},"1FAVjC1oHPKyfFmXGXdEiZ",{"json":1505},{"data":1506,"content":1507,"nodeType":247},{},[1508,1515],{"data":1509,"content":1510,"nodeType":173},{},[1511],{"data":1512,"marks":1513,"value":1514,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Astigmatism means the cornea has an uneven shape, which can blur your vision at all distances.",{"data":1516,"content":1517,"nodeType":173},{},[1518,1521,1529],{"data":1519,"marks":1520,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1522,"content":1524,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1523},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fastigmatism",[1525],{"data":1526,"marks":1527,"value":1528,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about astigmatism",{"data":1530,"marks":1531,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Astigmatism",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1534,"panel":1536,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1564},{"id":1535},"4mfpRA1puPER3D0XoHnOrm",{"json":1537},{"data":1538,"content":1539,"nodeType":247},{},[1540,1547],{"data":1541,"content":1542,"nodeType":173},{},[1543],{"data":1544,"marks":1545,"value":1546,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Long-sightedness, or hyperopia, means you can see things in the distance more clearly than close up.",{"data":1548,"content":1549,"nodeType":173},{},[1550,1553,1561],{"data":1551,"marks":1552,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1554,"content":1556,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1555},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Flong-sightedness",[1557],{"data":1558,"marks":1559,"value":1560,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about long-sightedness",{"data":1562,"marks":1563,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Long-sightedness",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1566,"panel":1568,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1596},{"id":1567},"1mHwN4nuZfEOWpfwmi82eK",{"json":1569},{"nodeType":247,"data":1570,"content":1571},{},[1572,1579],{"nodeType":173,"data":1573,"content":1574},{},[1575],{"nodeType":164,"value":1576,"marks":1577,"data":1578},"Myopia, or short-sightedness, means you can see nearby objects clearly, but distant ones are blurry.",[],{},{"nodeType":173,"data":1580,"content":1581},{},[1582,1585,1593],{"nodeType":164,"value":246,"marks":1583,"data":1584},[],{},{"nodeType":407,"data":1586,"content":1588},{"uri":1587},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fmyopia",[1589],{"nodeType":164,"value":1590,"marks":1591,"data":1592},"Learn more about myopia",[],{"chevron-link":16},{"nodeType":164,"value":246,"marks":1594,"data":1595},[],{},"Myopia",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1598,"panel":1600,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1628},{"id":1599},"4bDYUgcgeKDdBV06QSomeY",{"json":1601},{"data":1602,"content":1603,"nodeType":247},{},[1604,1611],{"data":1605,"content":1606,"nodeType":173},{},[1607],{"data":1608,"marks":1609,"value":1610,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Glaucoma is an eye condition that can damage your optic nerve and cause vision loss if it isn’t picked up early.",{"data":1612,"content":1613,"nodeType":173},{},[1614,1617,1625],{"data":1615,"marks":1616,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1618,"content":1620,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1619},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fglaucoma",[1621],{"data":1622,"marks":1623,"value":1624,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about glaucoma",{"data":1626,"marks":1627,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Glaucoma",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1630,"panel":1632,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1660},{"id":1631},"gOcTj4Nt398MZCPL58idB",{"json":1633},{"data":1634,"content":1635,"nodeType":247},{},[1636,1643],{"data":1637,"content":1638,"nodeType":173},{},[1639],{"data":1640,"marks":1641,"value":1642,"nodeType":164},{},[],"If you have diabetes, it’s important to watch out for diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision changes.",{"data":1644,"content":1645,"nodeType":173},{},[1646,1649,1657],{"data":1647,"marks":1648,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1650,"content":1652,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1651},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fdiabetic-retinopathy",[1653],{"data":1654,"marks":1655,"value":1656,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about diabetic retinopathy",{"data":1658,"marks":1659,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Diabetic retinopathy",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1662,"panel":1664,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1692},{"id":1663},"4X16xsgvQu0AWGHTUfTKWR",{"json":1665},{"data":1666,"content":1667,"nodeType":247},{},[1668,1675],{"data":1669,"content":1670,"nodeType":173},{},[1671],{"data":1672,"marks":1673,"value":1674,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Vision that looks misty or hazy could be a sign of cataracts or another eye issue that needs checking. ",{"data":1676,"content":1677,"nodeType":173},{},[1678,1681,1689],{"data":1679,"marks":1680,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1682,"content":1684,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1683},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fcloudy-vision",[1685],{"data":1686,"marks":1687,"value":1688,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about cloudy vision",{"data":1690,"marks":1691,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Cloudy vision",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1694,"panel":1696,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1724},{"id":1695},"4VhWR2SDxcMHyoSDB8pHcw",{"json":1697},{"data":1698,"content":1699,"nodeType":247},{},[1700,1707],{"data":1701,"content":1702,"nodeType":173},{},[1703],{"data":1704,"marks":1705,"value":1706,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Double vision means seeing two images of a single object, which can happen when the eyes are not aligned or working together properly",{"data":1708,"content":1709,"nodeType":173},{},[1710,1713,1721],{"data":1711,"marks":1712,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1714,"content":1716,"nodeType":407},{"uri":1715},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Fdouble-vision",[1717],{"data":1718,"marks":1719,"value":1720,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about double vision",{"data":1722,"marks":1723,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Double vision",{"__typename":1237,"sys":1726,"panel":1728,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":592},{"id":1727},"7mc540GM3NCETmDMRwhmkD",{"json":1729},{"data":1730,"content":1731,"nodeType":247},{},[1732,1739],{"data":1733,"content":1734,"nodeType":173},{},[1735],{"data":1736,"marks":1737,"value":1738,"nodeType":164},{},[],"Do your eyes feel sore, tried or gritty? Dry eye could be the cause, making vision cloudy, or as if you have filmy eyes. ",{"data":1740,"content":1741,"nodeType":173},{},[1742,1745,1752],{"data":1743,"marks":1744,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1746,"content":1747,"nodeType":407},{"uri":602},[1748],{"data":1749,"marks":1750,"value":1751,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about dry eye syndrome",{"data":1753,"marks":1754,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"__typename":1237,"sys":1756,"panel":1758,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":801},{"id":1757},"3FwQiOhvnRsdqKOfP0rR5p",{"json":1759},{"data":1760,"content":1761,"nodeType":247},{},[1762,1769],{"data":1763,"content":1764,"nodeType":173},{},[1765],{"data":1766,"marks":1767,"value":1768,"nodeType":164},{},[],"A chalazion is a blocked oil gland in the eyelid that causes a firm, usually painless lump and can lead to eyelid swelling or blurred vision.",{"data":1770,"content":1771,"nodeType":173},{},[1772,1775,1782],{"data":1773,"marks":1774,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"data":1776,"content":1777,"nodeType":407},{"uri":811},[1778],{"data":1779,"marks":1780,"value":1781,"nodeType":164},{"chevron-link":16},[],"Learn more about chalazions",{"data":1783,"marks":1784,"value":246,"nodeType":164},{},[],{"__typename":1237,"sys":1786,"panel":1788,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":1816},{"id":1787},"6HnYqzGONrABkz1cMtGwxw",{"json":1789},{"nodeType":247,"data":1790,"content":1791},{},[1792,1799],{"nodeType":173,"data":1793,"content":1794},{},[1795],{"nodeType":164,"value":1796,"marks":1797,"data":1798},"Seeing specks, spots or sudden flashes of light? These are common – but can also be a sign of a serious eye condition. It is worth checking out if they’re new or getting worse.  ",[],{},{"nodeType":173,"data":1800,"content":1801},{},[1802,1805,1813],{"nodeType":164,"value":246,"marks":1803,"data":1804},[],{},{"nodeType":407,"data":1806,"content":1808},{"uri":1807},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-conditions\u002Feye-floaters",[1809],{"nodeType":164,"value":1810,"marks":1811,"data":1812},"Learn more about floaters and flashes",[],{"chevron-link":16},{"nodeType":164,"value":246,"marks":1814,"data":1815},[],{},"Floaters and flashes ",{"__typename":1818,"sys":1819,"title":1821,"body":17,"backgroundTheme":257,"actionCardEntriesCollection":1822},"ActionCardBanner",{"id":1820},"4B1jbqghJNAiamx8wh5lYr","Find out more",{"items":1823},[1824,1832,1840],{"title":1825,"body":1826,"imageAltText":1827,"linkText":1828,"linkUrl":1829,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37,"image":1830},"Why do I need an eye test?","Eye tests play a huge part in making sure your eyes stay healthy.","A man undergoes an eye exam, looking into a slit lamp while an eye care professional examines his eye.","Check your vision","\u002Feye-tests\u002Fdo-i-need-an-eye-test",{"url":1831},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F0m0X2zxvzwmGgSdaLmKjr\u002F22b1fcb2cff0c095c09f43cb83998189\u002Feye-health_eyetest-banner-545x273.webp",{"title":1833,"body":1834,"imageAltText":1835,"linkText":1836,"linkUrl":1837,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37,"image":1838},"Your store visit explained","At Specsavers we are focused on caring for your eyes and giving you the best possible vision.","A optometrist operates an eye examination machine while an older man sits in front of it.","What to expect in-store","\u002Feye-tests\u002Fyour-store-visit-explained",{"url":1839},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F6QwhITwthLzuD6pL1VvWJi\u002Fffd60b36927947fd2f69c9b209caa785\u002Feye-health_storevisit-banner-545x273.webp",{"title":1841,"body":1842,"imageAltText":1843,"linkText":1844,"linkUrl":1845,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":37,"image":1846},"More on eye tests","An eye test is not just about getting glasses – it is a vital health check for your eyes.","A friendly optometrist giving advice to a patient in the test room.","All about eye tests","\u002Feye-tests",{"url":1847},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fuuaxywrybmpn\u002F5klEt6jTY53XMRkReMeHt9\u002F47f0f0e423a6f56d34cbcf07210ee0b1\u002Feye-health_eyetestinfo-banner-545x273.webp",{"__typename":1424,"sys":1849,"title":1851,"theme":1233,"listType":1852,"expandAccordion":37,"accordionEntriesCollection":1853},{"id":1850},"3BvnafBbHG7FFQlCN4OxeH","Terms & Conditions","Bullet",{"items":1854},[1855],{"__typename":1856,"body":1857},"TermsAndConditions",{"json":1858},{"data":1859,"content":1860,"nodeType":247},{},[1861],{"data":1862,"content":1863,"nodeType":173},{},[1864],{"data":1865,"marks":1866,"value":1867,"nodeType":164},{},[],"* Listed on a valid Medicare card without Optometry restrictions.",[17,17,17,17],1789650324989]