Question

Discussion Forum Seventeen Leslie Burke works for a family practice provider and has noticed that within the past few months, several clients have been diagnosed with either uveitis or blepharitis. She is confused about the differences and similarities of these two eye infections. Leslie decides to prepare a written document comparing and contrasting them so that the next time a client comes, she can explain the differences between these two eye infections and be more helpful to clients. Develop a chart comparing and contrasting theses two disorders. You may include pictures/illustrations

Answer 1

Uveitis	Blepharitis
Uveitis broadly refers to a range of conditions that cause inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, the uvea, and surrounding tissues.	Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. It's a common cause of sore, red eyelids and crusty eyelashes.
Similarities
Eye redness Grittiness or a foreign body sensation Blurred vision Light sensitivity Burning or stinging eyes		Eye redness Grittiness or a foreign body sensation Blurred vision Light sensitivity Burning or stinging eyes
Differences
Dark, floating spots in the vision (floaters) eye pain			Crusty eyelashes swollen eyelids Itchy eyelids Flaking of the skin around the eyes Crusted eyelashes upon awakening Loss of eyelashes