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In what way can i get rid blepharitis?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends on what type of: Blepharitis you have. Most blepharitis benefits from having warm compresses applied, not hot. These warm compresses can be used up to four times a day for about 5 to 10 minutes. This tends to help reduce crusting, gooeyness, and helps open the meibomian glands to lubricate the eyes to create a better tear film. If it's due to ocular rosacea, then that must be treated first along with the compresses and lubricating drops.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Blepharitis: Blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelid margins, may be seborrhoeic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior or meibomitis, or parasitic. So treatment is specific to the cause. The most common cause is oil build up around the base of the eyelashes. Use hot compresses for ten minutes followed by milking the oil out of the glands. Scrub the lid margin with a Q-tip dipped in diluted baby shampoo.

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