Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis) admin | February 4, 2015 | Common Eye Diseases | No Comments Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles. Its cause is unclear, but allergies, mites, dandruff, and certain medications may increase the likelihood of this form of inflammation. Related Topics Foreign object in the eye Presbyopia Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Nearsightedness (myopia)