Question 1

does the chlorine in pools irritate if you have blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

Either way: Chlorine in pools is irritating to the eyes.  It does not matter if you have blepharitis or completely normal eyes.  I recommend if you swim regularly that you obtain a good pair of goggles, and you can smear a little skin cream on the rubber barrier inside of the goggle eyepieces to insure a good seal.

Question 2

can blepheritis be irritated by chlorine in pool?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any irritant could aggravate blepharitis.

Question 3

how can i tell if i have blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 4

in what way can i cure my blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

Not curable: Blepharitis is a chronic, incurable condition.  However it is very treatable.   See an ophthalmologist for management of this problem.

Question 5

what is blepharitis? how can i fight it?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid hygiene: Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids along with opportunistic colonization or infection with skin bacteria.  Try using a hot washcloth to first soak and then scrub the base of the eyelashes daily.  This can be done in the shower or at the sink.

Question 6

what options for treating blepharitis do i have?

Accepted Answer

See below: Careful daily cleansing of the eyelid edges helps remove the skin oils that cause bacteria to grow too much. Your health care provider might recommend using baby shampoo or special cleansers. Antibiotic ointments may also be helpful.

If you have blepharitis:
•apply warm compresses to your eyes for 5 minutes, at least two times per day.

•using a cotton swab, gently rub a solution of warm water.

Question 7

what is blepharitis and how do i know if i have it?

Accepted Answer

Lid inflammation: Blepharitis is a condition where the lid margin becomes inflamed and irritated.  Many causes, but you know you have it with crusting on the lids, sometimes itchy, and blocked oil glands (meiboimian gland dysfunction).

Question 8

is blepharitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition, not an infectious one. It is not contagious.

Question 9

do styes cause blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

Usually it's just th: opposite! Blepharitis can be a cause of plugged meibomian glands (stye). So make sure to manage your blepharitis with warm compresses each morning.

Question 10

using vaseline for blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

May make it worse: Vaseline can clog the glands and make inflammation worse. Gently cleaning the lashes with baby shampoo is a better idea. More info: www.2020vision.Com/blepharitis.Html.

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