Pinkeye, also known as blepharitis, is an acute inflammation caused by purulent bacteria that invade the eyelid glands. Inflammation is usually limited, but if the infection is severe, the inflammation can spread, and the patient may experience discomfort such as swelling of the face.
Blepharitis is an acute purulent inflammation of the sebaceous glands or hair follicles at the base of the eyelashes. Under the stimulation of inflammation, the patient’s eyelids may be locally red, swollen, congested and other discomforts, and the patient may also be accompanied by tenderness, tearing, photophobia, and a sense of foreign body. If the infected bacteria are more virulent and the inflammation spreads, the patient’s face may also become swollen and painful.
Patients with blepharitis can be treated with antibiotics, such as levofloxacin eye drops and tobramycin eye drops, to control inflammation and relieve eye discomfort.
It is recommended that blepharitis patients seek medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.