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Blepharitis
 
Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids and eyelashes affecting people of all ages.

Signs & Symptoms
Blepharitis can appear as greasy flakes or scales around the base of the eyelashes and a mild redness of the eyelid. It may also result in a roughness of the normally smooth tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. In severe cases, the cornea, the transparent front covering of the eyeball, may also become inflamed. Directions For A Warm Soak Of The Eyelids:
  • Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • Moisten a clean washcloth with warm water.
  • Close eyes and place washcloth on eyelids for about 5 minutes.
  • Repeat several times daily.

Directions For An Eyelid Scrub:
  • Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • Mix warm water and a small amount of shampoo that does not irritate the eye (baby shampoo) or use a commercially prepared lid scrub solution recommended by your optometrist.
  • Close one eye and using a clean wash cloth (a different one for each eye), rub the solution back and forth across the eyelashes and the edge of the eyelid.
  • Rinse with clear, cool water.
  • Repeat with the other eye.

 
Blepharitis is linked to:
 
Vitamin A Requirement