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crusty eyelids Blepharitis , sometimes known as granulated eyelids , is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation , scaling, reddening , and crusting of the eyelid . This condition may also cause swelling, burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye.
Rheum from a cat's eyes. Rheum (/ r uː m /; from Greek: ῥεῦμα rheuma 'a flowing, rheum') is a thin mucus naturally discharged from the eyes, nose, or mouth, often during sleep (contrast with mucopurulent discharge). [1] [2] [3] Rheum dries and gathers as a crust in the corners of the eyes or the mouth, on the eyelids, or under the nose. [3]
Madarosis is not a critical or severe condition. The main symptom and sign of madarosis is the loss of hair from the eyelids, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Many symptoms are from other diseases involved. Swollen, itchy, red, burning eyelids; Loss of hair from other parts of the body, mainly the scalp; Weight gain or palpitation if there is a thyroid ...
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on upper face/head Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the shoulder Seborrhoeic dermatitis on eyelids Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the eyebrows and scalp. Seborrhoeic dermatitis typically appears as dry, white, flaky skin. The flakes can be fine, loose, and diffuse or thick and adherent.
The general cause of polycoria is unknown, but there are some other eye conditions that are in association with polycoria. These include (although not often) polar cataracts, glaucoma, abnormally long eyelashes, abnormal eye development, and poor vision. [citation needed] There have been cases diagnosed from age 3 to adulthood.
The word eyelash is a compound consisting of the words eye, referring to the eye which the lashes surround and protect; and lash, referring to the braided cord of a whip or to the act of stroking with a whip. This is in reference to both the individual lashes resembling whips, and the action of blinking the eyes causing the lashes to move in a ...
Children with this syndrome are often found to have long eyelashes, bushy eyebrows and synophrys (joined eyebrows). Body hair can be excessive and affected individuals are often shorter than their immediate family members. They present a characteristic facial phenotype. [2]
Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. [2] The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. [2] This roughening can lead to pain in the eyes, breakdown of the outer surface or cornea of the eyes, and eventual blindness. [2]