What is Blepharitis?

[phillygirl2020]

Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids, particularly at the lid margins. It's a common disorder and may be associated with a low-grade bacterial infection or a generalized skin condition.

Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blepharitis.htm

[dryeyegurl88]

I found this article on another site about Blepharitis and dry eye. I thought it was interesting and informational. Let me know if it helps any!

http://www.naturestears.com/articles/article_Blepharitis_and_Dry_Eye.php

[augest]

I find the following information about blepharitis symptoms and treatments from
http://vision.firmoo.com/eye-diseases/blepharitis-symptoms-and-treatments.html

[Haren]

Blepharitis is an inflammation on the edge of your eyelid.It usually affects both eyes, causing irritation and redness.It's a common condition,accounting for five percent of all eye problems.Blepharitis cannot be cured and it can be treated and controlled through proper eyelid hygiene.

[Rivic]

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the lash follicles at the eyelid margins.The cause is excess growth of bacteria that is normally present on the skin.It can affect the inside or outside of the eyelids.The condition can be difficult to manage because it tends to recur.

[Pamul]

Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids.It is not usually serious,but may become an uncomfortable,irritating problem.Blepharitis is typically chronic.Both eyes are usually affected.

[Krover]

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids causing red,irritated,itchy eyelids and the formation of dandruff-like scales on eyelashes.It is a common eye disorder caused by either bacterial or a skin condition such as dandruff of the scalp or acne rosacea.

[mtptl77]

blepharitis has to do with your skin type, so you can't fix it but you can control it. in the morning and at night get a hot wash cloth, put it on your eyes for about 5 minutes and that will help break up the bacteria on your eyelids. after that, get some baby shampoo or Ocusoft lid scrubs (sold at drugstores) and scrub it and that will get all the rest of the trash off. You should do this twice a day for a month or so and then do it once a day after that. Your doctor can give you eye drops if that doesn't help at all. Dry eyes has a great drug now called Restasis which helps your eyes produce more tears. It's a prescription only but if you choose to get over the counter stuff, get things like Refresh or Optive, NOT visine or murine or anything that "gets the red out" - they make the blood cells in your eyes angry and you end up with redder, dryer eyes than before. Hope this helps.
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[sss88]

You should only wear eyeliner under your lashes not on the actual lid you will be prone to these infections if you continue to do that.there are some specialist treatments out there to manage your blepharitis. A lot of GPs and optometrists are still recommending oldskool methods like baby shampoo and bicarbonate of soda but things have moved on since then.
Check out the Blepha range from Spectrum Thea - my friend has used the wipes and they're not only pretty handy but they have actually really reduced the swelling and irritation.
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