Things You'll Need:
- Baby shampoo
- Cotton swabs
- Lid scrub pads
- Antibiotic ointment
- Clean washcloths
- Flaxseed oil capsules
- Anti-inflammatory eye drops
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Step 1
Clean the eyelid scrupulously twice a day. The bacteria depend on skin oils to reproduce, so a gentle scrub with baby shampoo and a cotton swab can control their growth. You can also purchase commercially-prepared lid scrub pads from your pharmacy.
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Step 2
Control seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea if you've been diagnosed with one of these skin disorders. These skin problems exacerbate blepharitis.
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Step 3
Ask the doctor if an antibiotic ointment is appropriate for your blepharitis. This ointment can control flare-ups by curbing bacterial growth.
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Step 4
Apply warm compresses to the eye to soften clogged lash follicles. Wash your hands and use a clean washcloth twice daily. Gently rub away from the inner eye to loosen crusts.
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Step 5
Massage the lid twice a day, preferably after using a warm compress. Hold the lid taut at the outer corner and rub from the inner corner to the outer corner, exerting gentle pressure to express plugs blocking the glands.
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Step 6
Consider adding flaxseed oil capsules in your diet. These supplements may help to normalize lid secretions, according to some researchers.
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Step 7
Add anti-inflammatory eye drops to your treatment regimen if dry eyes accompany your blepharitis. Look for a castor oil emulsion, available in over-the-counter and prescription formulations.











Comments
eyecareshared said
on 6/29/2009 The use of products which contain detergents e.g.baby shampoo etc. will actually remove the good bacteria & essential oily deposits which maintain the out layer of the tear film & may also cause or exacerbate dry eye syndrome, see www.lumecare.co.uk for helpful videos on this subject featuring an ophthalmic surgeon
peterpan56 said
on 5/5/2008 Great advice on the treatment of Blepharitis. It is important to keep up with treatment program and keeping the area good and clean.
http://health-pictures.com/eye/Blepharitis.htm