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Induction of Ocular Surface Inflammation and Collection of Involved Tissues
Published on: August 4, 2022
Common inflammatory and infectious conditions of the eyelid
Abigail A Gordon1, Dagmara J Danek2, Paul O Phelps3
1Division of Internal Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, United States.
Abstract:
Patients with infection or inflammation of the eyelid will often first present to their primary care physicians with symptoms such as redness, swelling, tearing, itchiness, or a foreign body sensation. There are a variety of conditions that affect the eyelid which can cause such symptoms, and the exam and history can help a provider differentiate some of the more common conditions. This article will provide a comprehensive review of the background, diagnosis and management of dry eye disease, chalazion, hordeolum (stye), and preseptal cellulitis.
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