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Can be allergy conjunctivitis attack only upper n lower lid skin(where lashes grow)mostly near eyecorner and in eye corner are itch+feel dryeye ?

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Allergy...maybe: This might not be allergy...Sounds like blepharitis..An inflammation of the eylid margins due to bacteria and their toxins...Treat with lid scrubs, warm compresses, and topical antibiotic.

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Answered 9/28/2013

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A member asked:

Can be allergy conjunctivitis attack only upper n lower lid skin(where lashes grow)mostly near eyecorner and in eye corner are itch+feel dryeye ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Wu answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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