Lids and Adnexa Class1: The eyelid margin

    The first class in this series deals with the basic anatomy of the eyelid and the eyelid margin. A few of the congenital eyelid disorders are mentioned. Special emphasis is given to blepharitis – inflammation of the eyelid margin, its types, clinical features and management. Next, common causes of eyelid swellings including hordeolum or stye and chalazion are discussed. Finally a brief mention is made about disorders of the eyelashes – trichiasis, poliosis, madarosis and distichiasis.

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    To evaluate your understanding and recall of the topic attempt the quiz below. It contains MCQs on eyelid anatomy, infections and inflammation.
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    References
      1. Diseases of the lids. In: Parsons' Diseases of the eye. 20th ed. Sihota R, Tandon R eds. Elsevier; 2007.
      2. Basic and Clinical Science Course. Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2006-2007.

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