To prevent blepharitis (eyelid margin inflammation), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Staying in dry dusty air; smoke.
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Chemical substances (e.g. in cosmetics).
- Insufficient hygiene
Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings).
- Smoke
- Dust
- Temperature extremes: heat and cold
- Draft/wind