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What Causes Irritation And Itching On Eye Lids With Thread Like Discharge?

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Question : I have irritation and itching on my eye lids and thread like discharge under the lids continuously. This happening for me last 2 weeks.
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Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Bletharitis with allergy. Detailed Answer: It appears to be blepharitis It has form crust and coming out with discharge. First clean the lid margin with sterile swab. Apply neosporine ophthalmic ointment on lid margin.Since there is itching, take levocetrizine 5mg tablet daily for two times daily.You should start improving with this treatment,if not then consult an eye doctor.
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What Causes Irritation And Itching On Eye Lids With Thread Like Discharge?

Brief Answer: Bletharitis with allergy. Detailed Answer: It appears to be blepharitis It has form crust and coming out with discharge. First clean the lid margin with sterile swab. Apply neosporine ophthalmic ointment on lid margin.Since there is itching, take levocetrizine 5mg tablet daily for two times daily.You should start improving with this treatment,if not then consult an eye doctor.