infectious conditions/blepharitis

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Ophthalmology

infectious conditions

blepharitis

A 68-year-old woman presents to an outpatient clinic with a two-month history of bilateral eyelid discomfort, characterized by persistent itching, a gritty sensation, and noticeable crusting along the lash lines, particularly upon waking. She reports occasional mild redness of the eyes but no significant visual changes or pain. Her medical history includes well-controlled type 2 diabetes and a history of chronic eczema affecting her hands. She uses lubricating eye drops occasionally for dryness. On ophthalmic examination, visual acuity is 20/20 in both eyes. The upper and lower eyelid margins exhibit diffuse erythema, telangiectasias, and adherent crusts around the base of the eyelashes. There is mild conjunctival injection, but the cornea is clear, and the anterior chamber is quiet on slit-lamp examination. No preauricular lymphadenopathy is noted, and extraocular movements are full. What is the most likely diagnosis and the appropriate initial management strategy?

Lab ParameterValueReference Range
White Blood Cell Count7.5 x 10^9/L4.0-10.0 x 10^9/L
Hemoglobin135 g/L120-150 g/L
Platelet Count250 x 10^9/L150-400 x 10^9/L

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