What Is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is a general term for inflammation of the eyelids, usually surrounding the lid margin and eyelashes. It is a very common condition seen most commonly in adults. Factors believed to contribute to blepharitis include abnormalities in oil gland function and an alteration in bacterial colonies that normally live on the skin.
The following symptoms of blepharitis include:

• Itching
• Burning
• Scratchiness
• Foreign Body Sensation

Treatments for Blepharitis include:

Improved Lid Hygiene and Nutrition. These treatments may enable you to control symptoms and prevent further complications.

Lid Hygiene. Cleansing the eyelids with a mild cleanser will remove excess oil and debris that may lead to eye irritation. OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub is a mild eyelid cleanser that is non-irritating to the eyes and has been specifically formulated to remove oil and debris associated with blepharitis and other eyelid conditions. There are currently two formulas of OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub that are available-- OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub Original Formula and OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub PLUS Extra Strength. OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub Original Formula is generally indicated for mild-moderate conditions and for routine daily eyelid hygiene, while OCuSOFT^® Lid Scrub PLUS is Extra Strength and utilizes a low level preservative and moisturizer blend providing anti-bacterial properties for more moderate-severe conditions.

Prescription Nutritionals. Tears Again^® HYDRATE^™ provides Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3 and omega-6) containing anti-inflammatory properties to help manage eyelid inflammation.

Also See: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction & Learn More About Dry Eye