10 Questions
What is the main etiological factor for blepharitis according to the text?
Age
Which type of blepharitis is characterized by suppurative inflammation of the follicles of the eyelashes and glands of Zeis and Moll?
Ulcerative Blepharitis
What are some common symptoms of Ulcerative Blepharitis as mentioned in the text?
Itching, lacrimation, soreness of lid margins
What clinical type of blepharitis is mainly associated with seborrhea (dandruff) of the scalp?
Seborrhoeic or squamous blepharitis
Which parasitic infestation can lead to a specific type of blepharitis called 'Blepharitis acarica'?
Demodex folliculorum
What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient with mild papillary conjunctivitis?
Antibiotics and lid hygiene
Which organism is commonly implicated in causing Hordeolum externum (Stye)?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are common predisposing factors for developing Hordeolum externum (Stye) according to the text?
Habitual rubbing of the eyes and metabolic factors
In the treatment of Chalazion, what is a surgical step that may be required for a large abscess?
Evacuation of pus by epilating involved cilia
What is the sign of the stage of cellulitis in Hordeolum externum (Stye)?
Visible pus point on the lid margin with marked oedema
Learn about the causes and clinical types of blepharitis, a common condition involving inflammation of the eyelids. Understand the etiological factors and different types of blepharitis for better recognition and management.
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