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What causes dry, itchy eye lids?

On 28 May 2011 by Seamus Breslin

Question

What causes dry, itchy eye lids?

Answer Video and written answer:
Qualified Optometrist Seamus Breslin BSc (Hons) MCOptom answers this question

Usually this is a condition called Blepharitis...

For more information about blepharitis, see our video below:

For more information about dry eyes, see our video below:

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Optician's Biography

Seamus Breslin BSc (Hons) MCOptom graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in 1986 and qualified as an Optometrist in 1987. He joined Specsavers 21 years ago and is currently the Director of three Specsavers Optical and Hearcare practices.
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