Ocular rosacea is related to a common inflammatory condition affecting skin of the face and chest, as well as the eyes. While the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, the condition may be associated with inherited tendencies and environmental factors such as excessive sun exposure. Rosacea occurs more frequently in women, but men are more likely to have severe forms of the disease. Eye involvement with rosacea is not unusual. Recent studies indicate that 6 percent to 18 percent of people diagnosed with acne rosacea—so named because it resembles acne—also have ocular symptoms. Read More.