If your eyelids are red and sore, with crusting around the eyelashes, you might be have Blepharitis. It’s always best to check with an eye expert to get an official diagnosis. But there are some common signs and symptoms to look out for.
Warming, gentle eyelid cleansing and gentle eyelid massage are three key elements to manage Blepharitis. Get into a good routine with our range of preservative-free formulations, designed specifically to cleanse your eye lids, without causing irritation.
These handy wipes are great for gentle cleansing of the eyelids and lashes, with no need for rinsing. Preservative, perfume and paraben-free, they can be used from the age of 3 months and are suitable for contact lens wearers.
This eyelid cleansing gel comes in a patented pump dispenser which is easy to use and helps to prevent contamination. Gives a refreshing, cooling sensation as it softens and soothes even the most sensitive eyelids.
This gentle cleansing solution is ideal for eyelids and lashes, and has been specially formulated to be kind to both skin and eyes. Blephasol is pleasant to use, with no ‘soap effect’ or stinging sensation.
Blepharitis literally means ‘inflamed eyelids’. It can be the skin area around the eyelashes that is inflamed, or the area around the oil-producing (Meibomian) glands, or both. Blepharitis is not an eye infection, but you can have it alongside other eye infections. It is also the most common trigger for Dry Eye symptoms.
Over 40% of adults will show signs of some blepharitis – and the older you are, the more common it becomes. If you have certain skin conditions, such as rosacea or eczema, you may be more likely to have blepharitis, and some medications can also have an influence. However, for most sufferers, it has no real cause, in a similar way to scalp dandruff.
There are three elements to caring for eyelids on a regular basis:
Gentle eyelid cleansing every day is key – because the skin around your eyes is very delicate and, at the same time, inflamed, it is very important to avoid soap, perfumes and preservatives.
Traditional remedies such as baby shampoo and bicarbonate of soda should also be avoided, just as they would be in managing other sensitive skin conditions.
If you require eye surgery, such as for cataracts, it is essential to manage blepharitis as it is the most common reason to have your cataract surgery cancelled.
Blephaclean® is ideal for daily management of blepharitis as it can be used by all the family, from age 3 months. It removes dust, pollen and discharge from your eyelids, including when you already have allergy symptoms or an eye infection.
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