Ocular Rosacea Symptoms and Treatment
Ocular Rosacea is a reaction of the eyes and the eyelids, causing irritation due to inadequate lubrication from the oil producing glands in the lids...

Symptoms
A person experiencing inflammation in his eyelashes or lid margins may be affected by ocular rosacea. This condition is known as 'blepharitis' which leads to redness, itchy, and burning eyes and eyelashes. An expanded or a swollen 'meibomian gland' (which lubricates the eyelids) is also a symptom of ocular rosacea. Such a condition is known as 'chalazia' or 'meibomitis'. If there is a problem in the meibomian gland, the person may experience dry eyes.
Other symptoms also include red and painful eyes, which may be a complication called 'episcleritis' and 'scleritis'. Both these complications are a result of swollen blood vessels in the eyes. A more severe complication known as 'keratitis' is also a symptom, wherein the person experiences irritation in the 'cornea'. It leads to severe pain in the eyes, inability to see clearly, and a high sensitivity to light. If 'keratitis' is not treated in time, it may cause further complications. A person also experiences irritation in the iris, which is accompanied by severe pain in the eye and an unclear sight.
Other general symptoms include watery or bloodshot eyes, a feeling of the presence of a foreign particle in the eye, dryness in the eyes or a stinging sensation in the eyes. Most of the patients suffering from this disorder have a sense of a fullness in the eyelid, which is a result of inspissated secernments of the 'meibomian' or 'zeis' glands along the margin of the eyelid. In other words, if these glands are blocked or plugged, the eyes turn dry.
Treatment
Ocular rosacea can't be cured, but can surely be treated and controlled. The kind of treatment to be used depends on the symptoms and their severity. However, there are some general precautions and steps to be followed, in order to reduce the symptoms. Individuals who are suffering from this condition are not supposed to have hot drinks, alcohol, or eat spicy foods, or foods that may increase the body temperature. The skin should not be exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiations and sunscreens should be applied on the skin.
Wearing sunglasses and hats when outdoors is also a method of reducing the effects of the disorder. If the skin irritation is treated, it can directly ameliorate the eye condition, which is why the treatment is normally carried out by an eye doctor and a dermatologist together. Eye complications can be reduced with lukewarm water compresses on the eyelids and scrubbing the eyelids gently. People affected with this infection should wash or clean their eyelids frequently. There are several antibiotics which can be taken orally, to treat ocular rosacea. However, the doctors don't suggest consuming oral tablets on a long term basis, as they may have some side effects. If the infection is very severe, the physician or ophthalmologist may prescribe steroid eye drops.
As ocular rosacea cannot be cured, one can prevent its symptoms by taking the above mentioned simple steps. But one should consult a doctor for treatments regarding this disorder.
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