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Blepharitis i was diagnosed this past summer with a mild form of this chronic disorder. will this disorder get worse with time?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

Not necessarily: Frequent warm compresses are the best therapy. You could also try nightly lid scrubs (baby shampoo to clean your eyelashes). In more severe cases, oral antibiotics can be helpful.

Answered 11/17/2012

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A member asked:

Blepharitis i was diagnosed this past summer with a mild form of this chronic disorder. will this disorder get worse with time?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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