Blepharitis is a chronic or long-term inflammation
of the eyelids and eyelashes. It affects people
of all ages. Among the most common causes of blepharitis
are poor eyelid hygiene, excessive oil production
by the eyelid glands, a bacterial infection (often
staphylococcal), or an allergic reaction. Those
suffering from blepharitis may notice a film over
their eyes which must be blinked away or a gritty
feeling to their eyes. Dryness, redness, burning,
and crusting of the eyelids are also common with
blepharitis. Sugarland Eye & Laser Center can
help determine the cause of your blepharitis and
guide your treatment.
Some common treatments used for blepharitis include:
Warm Compresses 2-3 Times A Day
- Wet a soft and clean cloth in warm water.
- Place the cloth across both eyes (closed)
while lying down.
- Allow 10 minutes to pass, reheating the warm
cloth as needed.
Lid Scrubs 2-3 Times A Day
- Mix 1 part water and 1 part baby shampoo
in the palm of your hand.
- Saturate the end of a q-tip with the diluted
shampoo.
- Gently scrub the bases of the eyelashes for
15 seconds.
Eye Drops And/Or Eye Ointments
- Your ophthalmologist may recommend eye drops,
eye ointments, and/or pills.
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