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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]

Overview

Other diagnostic studies for blepharitis include

Other Diagnostic Studies

Slit lamp Examination

The slit lamp examination can help distinguish anterior and posterior blepharitis.

• Meibomian gland Enlargement (posterior blepharitis)
• Waxy secretions at the gland openings (posterior blepharitis)
• Lid margin neovascularization and dilation of existing blood vessels
• Ulcerations along the eyelid margin.
• Corneal nodules
• Corneal margin ulcer
• Superficial corneal pannus