![]() Please take the appropriate Optometrical advice before acting on any information given under Eye Conditions of The Eye Practice web-site. PLEASE READ: The information given under Eye Conditions is of a general nature and is not intended to be advice on any particular matter. Call The Eye Practice today or make an appointment online. Have enough of your red eyes? See the experts. Once the redness and swelling of the lids is under control, warm compresses can be used under your optometrist’s guidance. But the key is to first reduce the swelling and redness before any heat is applied. Warm compresses can be an effective way of improving the flow of oil in the Meibomian glands of the eyelids. Talk to your pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. You can also take over the counter anti-inflammatories such as Nurofen or Voltaren. They will need to monitor your intra-ocular pressure, as these drugs can have the side effect of raising the pressure inside your eye temporarily. Ask your therapeutically-endorsed optometrist about the appropriate eye drops for your blepharitis. Steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can be a terrific way to get inflammation under control quickly. This can be done annually to keep blepharitis at bay, and is relatively inexpensive. A rotating sponge soaked in a gentle exfoliant is used to scrub the biofilm away. It is a bit like the professional clean you get at the dentist. This is available as wipes or a gentle foam cleanser and contains teatree oil.Ī professional treatment called BlephEx is an excellent way to remove the biofilm completely from the eyelid margins. One of the best systems on the market is called Blephadex. Use an effective lid cleanser to clean the area daily. Keeping the area scrupulously clean will help the inflammation to settle down. This is usually the underlying cause of the inflammation in this eye disease. ![]() The crusting or scale that collects around the base of the eyelashes is actually a biofilm colonised by large numbers of bacteria. ![]() Twice a day is even better! Keep the eyelids clean Lie back with the mask moulded close to your closed eyes for 10-15 minutes a day. This can be done with a gel eye-mask which has been stored in the freezer. ![]() Try cool compresses insteadĪ quick, easy and effective way to do this is to cool the area with a cold compress. The body’s inflammation response means that the blood carries more inflammatory cells to the area, resulting in even more of the redness, swelling and pain we associate with blepharitis. Heat causes the blood vessels in the skin around your eyes to dilate. But the problem is that inflammation is usually made worse by heat. One of the biggest mistakes people make in treating their blepharitis is to add heat. This post explains why heat may not be the best option when it comes to managing this condition. Many people reach straight for the warm compress if they have an episode of this eye condition, but that may be a mistake. It looks unsightly and it feels itchy and irritating. ![]() This inflammation ( swelling, redness and discomfort) of the eyelids can often be accompanied by a build-up of scale along the lash line of the eyelids. ![]()
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