Chronic Marginal Blepharitis

Question 1

inflammation of the eyelids

Answer 1

Blepharitis

Question 2

Signs and symptms of CMB in general

mnemonic: BRISC

Answer 2

Burning, Redness, Itching, Stinging and Crustiness of the eyelid

Question 3

Exhibit mildly sticking eyelids, thickened lid margins, and missing and misdirected eyelashes

Answer 3

. Staphylococcal

Question 4

most common and least severe form of blepharitis.

Answer 4

Seborrhea blepharitis

Question 5

greasy flakes or scales around the base of eyelashes and a mild redness of the eyelids

Answer 5

Seborrhea blepharitis

Question 6

Scales, matted, hard crusts around the lashes,

Answer 6

Seborrhea blepharitis

Question 7

eye’s oil glands at the base of the eyelashes become clogged.

Answer 7

Meibomianitis (posterior blepharitis)

Question 8

Prominent blood vessels crossing the eyelid margin

Answer 8

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

Question 9

WOMMM treatment for MGD

Answer 9

warm compress
Omega-3s (fish oil)
Meticulous cleansing (Eyelid scrubs) Medication (antibiotic ointment)
Massaging