Category: B
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Blepharostat
A device for separating the eyelids during an operation.
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Blepharosphincterectomy
Excision of part of the orbicularis palpebrarum to relieve pressure of the eyelid on the cornea.
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Blepharochalasis
Hypertrophy of the skin of the upper eyelid due to loss of elasticity following edematous swellings as in recurrent angioneurotic edema of the lids. The skin may droop over the edge of the eyelid when the eyes are open.
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Blepharoatheroma
A sebaceous cyst of the eyelid.
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Blepharitis parasitica
Blepharitis caused by parasites such as mites or lice.
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Blepharitis ciliaris
Inflammation affecting the ciliary margins of the eyelids.
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Blepharedema
Edema of the eyelids, causing swelling and a baggy appearance.
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Blepharadenitis
Inflammation of the meibomian glands.
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Blennadenitis
Inflammation of the mucous glands.
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Blau’s syndrome
A rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by camptodactyly and granulomatous involvement of joints, skin, and uvea.