Sometimes topical or oral antibiotics and steroids are used to try and settle the inflammation and control the bacteria. Also do not use any "red eye" drops as they can become addicting. We recommend using name brand tears and avoid generic tears. You cannot overuse your artificial tears. This will help to remove the oily debris, matter, and bacteria that was loosened with the warm compresses.Īrtificial tears (bought over-the-counter) should be used three to four times a day or as often as needed, to keep the eyes moisturized and to stabilize the tear film. Gently scrub the base of the upper and lower eyelashes for about 30 seconds then rinse with water. Should be used to scrub the eyelids AFTER the 10 minutes of the warm compresses. SECOND, over-the-counter lid scrubs (Thera Tears Sterilid Eye cleaner Gel or Ocusoft Lid Scrubs) This will soften and loosen scales and debris, and help melt secretions from plugged oil glands near the lashes. The key is, when it cools, complete the 10 minutes of warm soaking. There are also over-the-counter gel packs that can be heated up and the washrag wrapped around the to give you a longer lasting source of heat. Please contact our office to make an appointment if you would like better management of your eyes, or if you have any concerns.Blepharitis can often be controlled with a few simple daily measures:įIRST, at least once or twice a day, wet a washcloth with warm to hot water (DON’T Burn yourself, of course!), wring it out, and place over the closed eyelids for at least 10 minutes. There may be other options to manage severe dry eyes if adequate comfort is not achieved. Consider taking Omega 3 supplements eg Theratears nutrition tablets (fish oil and flax seed oils) three times per day.Also consider a humidifier for your home or office.Consider if your oral medications are making your dry eyes worse.Wear wrap around sunglasses (or “onion goggles” or see ) to reduce wind and sun exposure, avoid air conditioning or dry heating.
#Warm eye compress blepharitis free#
Prepare a fresh solution each day Blepharitis and Dry Eyes often co-exist. Add one to three drops of baby shampoo to the cupĤ. Prepare a fresh solution each day (or keep in a covered clean container in the refrigerator and prepare a fresh solution weekly) DILUTE BABY SHAMPOO (not recommended for sensitive skin)Ģ. Add 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda (or ¼ teaspoon in 1 cup cool boiled water) Mix thoroughlyģ. Boil 600ml (1 pint) of water and let it coolĢ. Preparation Instructions SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION (not recommended for sensitive skin)ġ.
This helps unblock the meibomian glands by squeezing them and expresses the oils onto the eye where they can improve the quality of the tear film.Ĭlean away any crusts on the eyelid margins (edges) particularly around the roots of the eye lashes using fresh cotton buds dipped in either one of the following:
#Warm eye compress blepharitis skin#
Firmly compress the skin of the lids just above the upper lid margin lashes and below the lower lid margin lashes. Using a clean, dry cotton tip aligned horizontally. This melts the oils in the blocked meibomian glands. Hold a comfortably hot wet face washer or flannel against the closed eyelids for 2 to 5 minutes. Eyelid massage: eyelid gland massage/expression.Sticky eyelids or lashes often in the mornings.Red eyes, sometimes sore eyelid margins.Needs long term regular daily or twice daily treatment to control symptoms.Treatment can take 3-6 weeks to be effective.May be associated with other skin conditions such as acne rosacea or dermatitis.Affects upper and lower eyelid margins, usually on both sides.It is inflammation of the eyelids, sometimes combined with blockage of the meibomian glands.It is common and not usually vision threatening.
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