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What causes my eyelids to be red each morning?

Lee R. Duffner, MD
Lee R. Duffner, MD on behalf of American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart
Ophthalmology
Redness of the eyelids in the morning usually is caused by blepharitis, an inflammation and/or infection in the eyelids. Blepharitis often affects both upper and lower eyelids. The cause can be a multiplication of the bacteria that are normally on the skin of the eyelids or a blockage and inflammation of the oil glands that open onto the edges of the eyelids.

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