Blepharo‑: Medical Combining Form for Eyelid

The combining form blepharo‑ (from Greek blepharon) means eyelid.

Common Derivatives

• Blepharitis – inflammation of the eyelid margin.
• Blepharoplasty – surgical repair/reconstruction of eyelid.
• Blepharospasm – involuntary eyelid closure.
• Blepharoptosis – drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis).
• Blepharectomy – excision of eyelid tissue.

Recognizing this root helps decode numerous ophthalmology terms.