The adverse effects of prostaglandins used in the eyes include inflammation of one or both eyelids, which is known as:
A) conjunctivitis
B) photophobia
C) ocularitis
D) blepharitis
D) blepharitis
Blepharitis is the inflammation of one or both eyelids and is an adverse effect of using ophthalmic prostaglandins, along with such other symptoms as ocular dryness, burning, tearing, and pain.
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