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Really bad hard crust on my eyelid when waking up. what causes this?

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Blepharitis: It appears severe. Treatment is topical antibiotic ointment on lashes and lids at bedtime. Lid scrubs in the morning.

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Answered 1/22/2014

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