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A member asked:

Can too much calcium in blood or in the kidney cause blepharitis or conjuctivitis?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

No: There is no association between blepharitis or conjunctivitis and blood calcium levels.

Dr Conrad and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: But it could relate to sarcoidosis, which could present as a redness of the eye from uveitis.

Dr Conrad and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

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