At M S Kalsi Opticians we provide checks to help diagnose and treat Blepharitis.

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When the rims of the eyelids become inflamed. This can make your eyes red, irritated and itchy. Dandruff-like crusts can appear on your eyelashes. Blepharitis can be caused by bacterial infection or can be a complication of skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis (a skin condition that can cause itchy rashes on the skin and scalp). When seborrhoeic dermatitis affects the scalp, it's called dandruff. Another associated skin condition is rosacea, which causes the face to appear red and blotchy.

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Blepharitis is a chronic condition, meaning that once it develops you'll probably have repeated episodes. There is no cure, however it can be managed well with the right treatment. The most important one is to establish a daily eye-cleaning routine.

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Complications of blepharitis include dry eye syndrome (where the eyes do not produce enough tears, or dry out too quickly), styes (a pus-filled swelling in or on the eyelid) and conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye).

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At Home Treatments

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Lid hygiene is essential for management of blepharitis. Typically, we would recommend patients perform warm compresses twice a day for at least 10 minutes, followed by lid scrubs. Lid scrubs can be purchased from us as we stock a wide range of ocular lid hygiene products.​

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What is BlephEx?

 

BlephEx® is the first and only doctor eyelid cleaning procedure that aims to help maintain clean and healthy lids. It is specifically designed for patients who experience eyelid symptoms associated with insufficient eyelid hygiene. Studies have shown that over 50% of all patients suffer from some form of eyelid symptoms, such as itching, redness, irritation, and dryness, which can be caused by conditions like blepharitis and dry eye syndrome.

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BlephEx® offers a breakthrough solution by allowing your eye care professional to take an active role in cleaning your eyelid margins. The procedure focuses on removing excess bacteria, biofilm, and bacterial toxins, which are known to be the primary causes of eyelid symptoms. By effectively cleansing the eyelids and maintaining eyelid hygiene, BlephEx® helps alleviate discomfort and enhances overall eye health

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To find out more or to have an assessment for Blepharitis please CONTACT US HERE

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