Phthiriasis palpebrarum (lice infestation of palpabrae) is a rarely reported 
disorder and may present as blepharoconjuctivitis. It is usually seen in lower 
socioeconomic groups and spreads through either sexual contacts or directly 
through linen or clothing. We report a family with phthiriasis palpebrarum in 
which the primary source of infestation was the paternal uncle of two children. 
Mechanical removal proved to be quite effective in treating the disease and 
preventing its recurrence.