WHAT IS BLEPHARITIS - SYMPTOMS CAUSES AND TREATMENT AT HOME

Blepharitis is a common condition where the edges of the eyelids (eyelid margins) become red and swollen (inflamed)

Blepharitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. It is a chronic external eye disorder resulting in red, burning, and irritated eyes. Blepharitis is an eye condition that affects the eyelids. It can produce clumping and stickiness around the eyelashes. It is caused by inflammation around the base of the eyelashes. There is a range of treatments that can reduce symptoms, including home remedies

This inflammation of the oil glands in your eyelids is the most common cause of dry eyes. It can result from:

An excess growth of bacteria that’s normally found on your skin

A blocked oil gland on your eyelid

A hormone imbalance

Allergies

What Are the Symptoms?

It makes your eyelids red, itchy, and a little swollen. The bases of your eyelashes may also look scaly. You might also notice:

Feeling like something is in your eye

A burning feeling in the eye

Sensitivity to light

Red and swollen eyes or eyelids

Blurry vision

Dry eyes

Crusty eyelashes

What causes blepharitis?

The cause of blepharitis is the inflammation of the oil glands that are located behind the eyelashes. These oil glands are responsible for producing the outermost layer of tears. With blepharitis, the oils from these glands do not flow freely and the gland openings become plugged. Left untreated, these glands can become irritated and possibly infected. Loss of eyelashes can occur as well as recurrent painful eyelid swelling or styes. Dandruff-like scales may be found at the base of the eyelashes. Many patients complain of burning eyes, worse in the morning upon awaking in addition to their eyelids being matted shut. There are several causes as to why these glands become inflamed. Blepharitis frequently occurs in people who have a tendency towards oily skin and dandruff. It can occur at any age.

How Is Blepharitis Treated at Home?

There is no cure. But it can be treated and controlled. Just take care of your eyelids. If you don’t treat blepharitis, it could scar or injure your eyelids and your eye.

If you have blepharitis, take the steps listed below to help cleanse your eye:

Wet a clean washcloth in warm (not hot) water.

Wring it out and place it over your closed eyelids for 5 minutes.

Rewet as necessary to keep it warm. This will help soften crusts and loosen oily debris.

Make a solution of half baby shampoo or mild soap, half water in small cup. A cotton ball soaked in the diluted shampoo can be carefully applied to the eyelashes. In either case, after using lid scrubs, gently rinse the solution off with warm water.

Wash one lid at a time. Close the eye you’re cleaning. Rub the cotton ball over your eyelashes and the edge of your lids for about 30 seconds to loosen clogged oils. Apply light pressure to squeeze out clogged oils from the glands behind your lashes.

Rinse thoroughly with a clean, warm, wet washcloth. Pat dry.

One known and effective home remedy is when you rise in morning take your spit on your palm and with index fingure put spit on effected  part of eye do two to three times you will feel easy and you will get rid of blepharitis  within 1 to 2 days period. The morning spit cures the blepharitis. (you can use if you like it).

If the blepharitis results from a problem with your oil glands, the doctor may suggest a testosterone cream to put on your eyelids. He may also suggest LipiFlow, a 12-minute procedure that gently heats clogged glands and applies mild pressure to “milk out” the oils and testosterone cream.

Can I Prevent Blepharitis?

Yes. It’s easy.

Keep your eyelids clean.

Remove all eye makeup before bedtime.

Don’t use eyeliner on the back edges of your eyelids behind the lashes.

If you’re in the early stages of treating blepharitis, you can prevent further irritation by not using makeup.

Once you do start to use it again, replace products used in or near your eyelids. They may be contaminated.