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  • Bacterial Blepharitis
  • Blepharitis Infectious
  • Infectious Blepharitis
  • Viral Blepharitis
A person with infectious blepharitis has inflammation of the eyelid, caused by an infection with bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Images

The irritation and swelling is most prominent near the eyelids. A lump or bump in one eyelid is usually caused by a chalazion or hordeolum.
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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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