Start with the upper lid. Put the fingertip in the corner of the eye next to the nose, just resting on the eyelid above the lashes. Sweep the finger gently but firmly along the eyelid to the other side. You should do the above routine – warmth, massage, clean – at least twice a day until symptoms settle. When the symptoms have eased, it is good to keep doing this routine once a day, every day, to prevent further flare-ups. If you are prone to blepharitis you can think of this as part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth, to keep symptoms away, or to a minimum. Antibiotic treatments Mixed blepharitis is the most common. It is caused by a combination of both anterior and posterior blepharitis. Blepharitis isn't contagious. Blephaclean wipes are used to help treat symptoms of blepharitis (eyelid inflammation) which is commonly associated with dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. 1

In most cases, blepharitis is uncomfortable but not serious or sight-threatening. Complications are uncommon, but can include:posterior blepharitis – where the inflammation affects your Meibomian glands, found along the eyelid margins behind the base of the eyelashes There is no one-time cure for blepharitis, as the inflammation tends to recur if you don’t keep up the treatment. However, with regular treatment, symptoms will usually ease and can be kept to a minimum. This tends to prevent flare-ups. The main treatment is regular eyelid hygiene. Other treatments that may be needed include antibiotics, steroid creams and treatment for associated conditions. Regular eyelid hygiene Washing eyes with baby shampoo is the traditional way to clean the eyelids. Add a few drops of baby shampoo to a small cup of warm water so that the ratio of water to shampoo is 10:1. Use a cotton wool bud dipped in the shampoo and water solution, ensuring that you squeeze out the excess liquid from the cotton bud to stop it dripping into your eyes, which can cause irritations. Try to clean any crust at the base of the eyelids. Once your eyelids are clean, wash off the shampoo using a flannel or wash cloth. Blephaclean wipes are clinically proven to reduce symptoms of blepharitis; 2 after 21 days of twice-daily use, patient OSDI scores were reduced to ‘asymptomatic’ in 55% of patients, with significant overall improvements in ocular comfort (p<0.001). 2 The most common method is to press on the eyelids gently with a wash cloth soaked in very warm water for 5-10 minutes. To keep the cloth warm, keep running it under warm water. The purpose of warmth is to soften the skin and help dissolve any crusts around the eyelids. It also allows the oily secretions to flow easier. Warmth applied to the eyelids for about five minutes is sufficient to achieve this.

Bleaphaclean wipes are free from detergents and preservative, Blephaclean gently cleanses without irritating the eyes or damaging the outer layers of the skin.

Stye. This is a painful infected swelling most prominent on the outside of the eyelid. This is due to an infection of the root of an eyelash. Typically, symptoms flare up from time to time, but you may have long periods without any symptoms at all.

Seborrhoeic blepharitis is closely linked with a skin condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis. In seborrhoeic dermatitis, the affected skin becomes oilier than normal and can become scaly. Seborrhoeic dermatitis typically causes bad dandruff and sometimes a rash on the face or upper body. The underlying cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is not clear, but a type of yeast calledMalassezia furfur is involved. However, it is not just a simple skin infection and it is not contagious. The yeast lives in the oil of human skin in most adults and is normally harmless. However, in some people the it seems to trigger an inflammatory reaction, causing the blepharitis. Meibomian blepharitis a reaction to Staphylococcus bacteria – these usually live harmlessly on the skin of many people, but for unknown reasons they can cause the eyelids to become inflamedYou should always be careful with the massage pressure. It should be firm but relatively comfortable, but try not to press hard enough to hurt your An alternative is to use a specially designed reusable heat bag to place over your eyes for about five minutes. The heat bag is warmed in a microwave. A heat bag will retain heat longer than a hot flannel. You can simply lie down and relax for five minutes with the bag over your eyes. Massage Corneal inflammation (keratitis), ulceration, and scarring. Though rare, this serious complication can affect sight. See a doctor urgently if you develop eye pain beyond the regular irritation or grittiness, or any loss of vision from the affected eye. By virtue of its sophisticated formulation, Blephaclean wipesnot only cleanses the skin but also moisturises the outer layers. More severe cases may require antibiotics. Your optician (optometrist) or GP can advise you about the best treatment. Causes of blepharitis

Our Appointments Team have a dedicated and caring approach to finding you the earliest appointment possible with the best specialist. Antibiotic eye ointment or drops may be advised for a while if an eyelid becomes infected. Antibiotic tablets are also commonly used for severely infected eyelids. A three month course of antibiotics is typically used in the treatment of blepharitis. Other things to consider Sensitive skin is soothed and regenerated by hyaluronic acid (a natural skin moisturising agent), capryloyl glycine, Iris Florentina and Centella Asiatica.Tiny flakes or scales may appear on the eyelids which look like flakes of dandruff. Crusts may develop at the base of eyelashes.