Blepharitis,
Styes and Rosacea

Blepharitis, styes, and ocular rosacea are common yet often interconnected conditions that can significantly affect eye comfort, appearance, and long-term eye health. All three are closely linked to inflammation of the eyelids and dysfunction of the meibomian glands, which play a vital role in maintaining a healthy tear film.

When these glands become blocked or inflamed, symptoms such as dryness, redness, irritation, burning, watering, crusting along the lash line, and recurrent infections can occur.

• Blepharitis is a chronic condition characterised by inflamed, irritated eyelids and persistent debris around the lashes.
• Styes are painful, localised infections that develop when glands become acutely blocked and infected.
• Ocular rosacea is a systemic inflammatory condition that often affects the eyes, leading to redness, sensitivity, recurrent lid problems, and worsening dry eye symptoms if left untreated.