Ocular rosacea

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of ocular rosacea involves a physical examination of the eyes, eyelids, and facial skin, and assessment of symptoms. Details about the symptoms, medical history, and any triggers one has noticed are essential for an accurate diagnosis because there are no specific tests for ocular rosacea.

Treatment

The treatment for ocular rosacea focuses on managing symptoms rather than curing the condition, which often persists chronically. This involves identifying and avoiding the triggers. Recognizing what causes the symptoms is vital to preventing their occurrence since there is no known cure for this condition.

Medications and home eye care are commonly used to control ocular rosacea. This includes applying warm compresses to the eyes during and after bathing, using artificial tears or lipid-containing eye drops, washing the eyes with pH-balanced cleansers instead of regular soap, and always wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

Oral antibiotics like tetracycline, doxycycline, erythromycin, or minocycline may be prescribed temporarily, with longer courses needed for severe cases.