HOW TO MANAGE
BLEPHARITIS
Looking for advice for managing blepharitis? While we always recommend seeking professional advice from an eye care professional, our information below can help support your maintenance routine and keep symptoms of blepharitis from having a bigger impact on your daily life.
How to manage blepharitis
Managing blepharitis could come down to a three-step eyelid routine which can help you regularly care for the eyelids:
- 1. Warming the eyelid
Warming the eyelids with a reusable warming eye mask can encourage secretion of natural oils from the Meibomian glands; massaging your eyelids afterwards may also assist with this, which can help manage symptoms such as blurriness, redness and soreness. - 2. Cleansing the eyelids
Gentle cleansing of the eyelids every day is key because the skin around your eyes is very delicate and, at the same time, inflamed. Cleansing will help to remove debris and crusting around the eyelashes and hydrate the skin. Avoid anything that might cause further discomfort or irritation, including soaps, preservatives, and perfumed products. Baby shampoo should not be used as this can cause sensitivity. We recommend using a preservative-free dedicated eyelid cleansing product. - 3. Hydrating the eyes
When your blepharitis leads you to experience dry, gritty and tired sensation in your eyes, you can use suitable hydrating and protecting eye drops to help them feel more comfortable. The right product could soothe your eyes and help them feel moist again.
As warming, cleansing and hydrating are the three key parts for managing blepharitis, it’s important to get into a good routine to help regain control over your eye health. Our range of preservative-free products is designed specifically to cleanse and warm your eyelids without causing irritation.
Blepha EyeBag®
Wondering how to warm your eyelids? Look no further than the Blepha EyeBag® developed by an ophthalmologist. This product is made from natural materials including untreated flax seeds, silk and cotton, which means you won’t find any additives or plastics. From the first use, the Blepha Eyebag® can relieve symptoms and provides up to 200 uses, giving you great value for money.
Blephaclean®
Blephaclean® can be used to start your daily eyelid cleansing routine. It is clinically proven (Reference: Guillon) to relieve symptoms of blepharitis. The convenient, ready-to-use gentle wipes are ideal for cleansing your eyelids daily and reduce blepharitis symptoms and are preservative-free, perfume-free and paraben-free.
Blephasol®
Blephasol® is a gentle micellar lotion cleanser perfect for cleansing eyelids and lashes with a formula that’s kind to skin and eyes. Simply add a small amount of lotion to a cotton pad, apply it to the eyelids and massage with the eyes closed to effectively remove all debris, dirt, makeup and dried tears. Blephasol® is perfume-free and soap-free, dermatologically tested and doesn’t require rinsing, making it easy and simple for everyday use.
Blephagel®
Blephagel® hypoallergenic* gel cools and soothes the eyelids while performing a gentle cleansing of the sensitive eyelid area. This preservative-free eyelid cleansing gel is formulated for the most sensitive, irritated, and allergy-prone skin and leaves a nice refreshing sensation without requiring rinsing or being greasy. *This gel is designed to reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
HOW TO MANAGE PERSISTENT BLEPHARITIS
Blepharitis commonly causes dry eyes, because the natural oils produced by the follicles and glands in your eyelids aren’t sufficient to cover the surface of the eye and trap your tears. This can cause your tears to evaporate, leading to dry eyes. Your eye care professional might advise that you use hydrating and lubricating eye drops such as Hyabak® or Thealoz® Duo to help replenish your tears. Sometimes, more stubborn blepharitis does not respond to simple eyelid cleansing, in which case your eye care specialist might recommend antibiotic or medication-based treatments. For example, if you have excessive Demodex mites around your eyelashes, your eye care professional might advise the use of specially formulated cleansing wipes that can help to remove these mites. For anyone who has blepharitis associated with a skin or general health condition, it is always important to manage that with a medical professional’s advice, to help reduce flare-ups.
HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BLEPHARITIS:
SOME LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Can the risk of blepharitis be reduced by making lifestyle changes? The simple answer is yes, although making these changes isn’t guaranteed to stop the condition or flare-ups from happening.
You can try making the following lifestyle changes:
- Avoid wearing make-up when possible. If you do wear make-up, be sure to replace it regularly as contaminated make-up may worsen the symptoms of blepharitis. You should always remove eye make-up properly before bed.
- Having a good face and eyelid cleansing routine.
Products to Manage BLEPHARITIS
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