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

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An alternative is to use a specially designed reusable heat bag to place over your eyes for about five minutes. The heat bag is warmed in a microwave. A heat bag will retain heat longer than a hot flannel. You can simply lie down and relax for five minutes with the bag over your eyes. Massage People with blepharitis tend to have symptoms that flare-up from time to time. As mentioned, blepharitis is usually a long-term (chronic) problem, and its causes are usually chronic too. Typically, you rub your slightly sore and inflamed eyelids, further irritating them, creating a vicious cycle of more and more inflammation. This results in your eyelids becoming more sore and itchy, and the temptation to rub them even more increases, and so on. Staphylococcal blepharitis Typically, symptoms flare up from time to time, but you may have long periods without any symptoms at all. Changes to the eyelashes (which mainly occur in severe and lchronic cases) include; loss of eyelashes (madarosis), misdirection of eyelashes towards the eye (trichiasis) and a discoloration of the eyelashes (poliosis).

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 Review Blephaclean I suffer from blepharitis and my son in England recommended the product to me. I was at the time using a similar Spanish remedy, which whilst satisfactory, does not seem as efficient as Blephaclean. I am also impressed with the service you offer. If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment. 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 blepharitisBlephaclean wipes can be used forthe daily hygiene of eyelids and sensitive skins (especially in cases of blepharitis). cleaning your eyelids – to wipe away any excess oil and remove any crusts, bacteria, dust or grime that might have built up

Sensitive skin is soothed and regenerated by hyaluronic acid (a natural skin moisturising agent), capryloyl glycine, Iris Florentina and Centella Asiatica. Seborrhoeic blepharitis is closely linked with a skin condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis. In seborrhoeic dermatitis, the affected skin becomes oilier than normal and can become scaly. Seborrhoeic dermatitis typically causes bad dandruff and sometimes a rash on the face or upper body. The underlying cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is not clear, but a type of yeast calledMalassezia furfur is involved. However, it is not just a simple skin infection and it is not contagious. The yeast lives in the oil of human skin in most adults and is normally harmless. However, in some people the it seems to trigger an inflammatory reaction, causing the blepharitis. Meibomian blepharitis There are three main types of blepharitis: staphylococcal blepharitis, seborrhoeic blepharitis and meibomian blepharitis. All three types can cause similar symptoms. Stye. This is a painful infected swelling most prominent on the outside of the eyelid. This is due to an infection of the root of an eyelash.Iris Florentina and Centella Asiatica content, which helps to stimulate synthesis of collagen and has an anti-inflammatory action.

There is no one-time cure for blepharitis, as the inflammation tends to recur if you don’t keep up the treatment. However, with regular treatment, symptoms will usually ease and can be kept to a minimum. This tends to prevent flare-ups. The main treatment is regular eyelid hygiene. Other treatments that may be needed include antibiotics, steroid creams and treatment for associated conditions. Regular eyelid hygiene 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. Eyelid ulceration and scarring. Though uncommon, this can cause the eyelid to turn inwards against the eyeball (entropion) or outwards (ectropion). Bleaphaclean wipes are free from detergents and preservative, Blephaclean gently cleanses without irritating the eyes or damaging the outer layers of the skin.Tiny flakes or scales may appear on the eyelids which look like flakes of dandruff. Crusts may develop at the base of eyelashes. Corneal inflammation (keratitis), ulceration, and scarring. Though rare, this serious complication can affect sight. See a doctor urgently if you develop eye pain beyond the regular irritation or grittiness, or any loss of vision from the affected eye.