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To treat blepharitis and evaporative dry eyes, how effective is thermal eye compress that you microwave vs regular warm water compresses.
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Warm water: The water should be a little warmer than body temperature. It needs to heat up the meibomian glands that are on the lid margins. Avoid water too hot that can damage the delicate lid skin.
Answered 9/22/2013
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Blepharitis: For most thie is not needed. Good routine eyelid hygiene is usually effective.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Thermal is better.: Hot water generally does not hold heat long enough. But you can do either one.
Answered 3/8/2019
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