Optase TTO BlephaWipe Eyelid Cleansing Wipes - for Daily Eyelid Hygiene & Relief for Blepharitis, Tired and Dry Eyes - 20 Wipes

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In most cases, blepharitis is uncomfortable but not serious or sight-threatening. Complications are uncommon, but can include: Yes of course, I put a few drops onto a cotton bud and then closed the eye I was applying it to then just wipe it across the top of the lash line so it soaked into the hair folicle and around the area. You do have to be careful and try not to let it get in your eyes (I have done that a few times) also I wiped it under my lower lashes. What I also found were Tea Tree Facial Wipes which I use everyday around my eyes and they have helped. In practice, it is often difficult to tell the difference between the above causes. Though, it is common for seborrhoeic blepharitis to occur together with meibomian blepharitis. Furthermore, skin which is inflamed in any way is more likely to become infected by staphylococcus. So, it is possible for all three causes to contribute to cases of blepharitis, with the main cause varying. Symptoms

Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the front of the eye). This may cause a sore, red eye with discharge or watering. It can't usually be cured. A daily eyelid-cleaning routine can help control the symptoms and prevent permanent scarring of the eyelid margins.If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances. 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. Bleaphaclean wipes are free from detergents and preservative, Blephaclean gently cleanses without irritating the eyes or damaging the outer layers of the skin.

This type of blepharitis is thought to be caused by a bacterium called staphylococcus. This bacterium is commonly found in low numbers on the skin, typically causing no harm. However, in some people, it seems that this bacterium causes a localised infection of the eyelids, resulting in blepharitis. It is not known exactly why this happens in these people. Seborrhoeic blepharitis Use your finger and sweep the fingertip from the inner corner of the eye along the eyelid to the outer corner of the eye. There are three main types of blepharitis: staphylococcal blepharitis, seborrhoeic blepharitis and meibomian blepharitis. All three types can cause similar symptoms.

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See your optician (optometrist) if you have persistent symptoms of blepharitis that aren't being controlled by eyelid hygiene measures.

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 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. Conjunctival phlyctenules. These are small (1-3 mm), hard, triangular, yellowish-white lumps surrounded by prominent but tiny blood vessels. If these lumps develop they normally occur on the lower part of the eye just below the cornea. They are made up of white blood cells that accumulate in response to bacterial infection.

More severe cases may require antibiotics. Your optician (optometrist) or GP can advise you about the best treatment. Causes of blepharitis Simply take a wipe and run it along your eyelid, paying attention to the lower eyelash area. Use a fresh wipe for the other eye, to gently clean and soothe. There is no need to rinse your eyes once done either and you'll receive the best results when you use the wipes twice daily, in the morning and at night. These sterile wipes are also ideal for removing your eye makeup and the box is handily portable, allowing for easy on the-go-use. Additional information