Research Article

The Efficacy of Kohl (Surma) and Erythromycin in Treatment of Blepharitis: An Open-Label Clinical Trial

Table 1

Scoring signs and symptoms of blepharitis patients.

Symptoms01234
AbsentSometimesHalf of the timesMost of the timesAlways

Redness signAbsentMildModerateSevere
Plugin signClear orifices in the middle plugging <1/3 of orifices part of the lower lidPlugin <1/3 to 2/3 of orificesPlugin >2/3 of orificesPlugin of all orifices
Swelling signAbsentMildModerateSever
Crust signClearCloudyGranularPaste likeNonexpressible
Madarosis signAbsentMildModerateSever
InflammationAbsentMildModerateSever

Including itching, burning, redness, and sensation in the eye.