Rosacea is a treatable yet incurable common chronic inflammatory skin condition.1 Many aesthetic treatments including medical grade skincare,2 chemical peels3 and laser treatments4 can improve the skin redness and visible blood vessels that are associated with the concern. With this in mind, rosacea patients are often seen within aesthetic practice. Ocular involvement can occur in 58-72% of rosacea patients.5,6
With rosacea being a common disease particularly amongst Caucasians; with a prevalence of up to 22% in some populations,7,8 this amounts to a significant number of people being affected. This article aims to help practitioners understand the nature of ocular rosacea, the eye conditions that it can cause, and what treatments are available.
Rosacea can be split into four subtypes: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous and ocular (Table 1).9 Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that presents around the periorbital region…
