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Ocular rosacea is a condition that causes redness, burning and itching of eyes.It often develops in people who have rosacea, a chronic skin condition that affects the face.

Causes:

The exact cause of ocular rosacea is unknown.It may be due to one or more factors including,

• Hereditary
• Environmental factors
• Bacterial involvement
• Blocked glands in eyelid
• Eyelash mites

A number of factors that aggravate this condition are as follows,

• Alcohol
• Spicy, hot foods
• Sunlight,wind or extremes of temperature
• Hot baths
• Some medications such as cortisone

Sign and symptoms:

The sign and symptoms of ocular rosacea are as follows;

• Dry eyes
• Itching
• Grittiness or feeling if foreign body
• Red,swollen eyelids
• Burning sensation
• Stinging in the eyes
• Tearing