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What is the definition or description of: crusting of eyelids?
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Blepharitis: Crusting of the eyelids are usually called blepharitis. This is usually an infection of the eyelids that cause the lids to be thickened and red with debris on the eyelashes. Lid scrubs and warm compressed are used to help resolve this issue. At times you may also need an antibiotic cream or by mouth
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