Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center sees many people who experience
problems with vision and physical discomfort of the eye. A very common
eye condition is the itchy, swollen, red eye that is symptoms of
Blepharitis. Blepharitis is commonly noted by inflamed eyelids caused by
bacteria found excessively on the skin. When this bacteria combines
with the oil from the eyelids, it causes discomfort prompting the person
the scratch the eyes for relief.
The eyes have their own lubricating gland called the
meibomian gland on the eyelids. This gland can become blocked and
infected which a common cause for dry eyes. The symptoms will progress
to excessive tearing, redness and the eyelids will become scaly, dry,
and red. The meibomian gland is affected by a hormone imbalance in the
body and therefore cannot be directly treated. However, the symptoms of
Blepharitis are managed by the patient and the Dubai eye care doctor through specific routines and good eye care.
Symptoms of Blepharitis
The blockage of the meibomian gland can lead the feeling
that something is lodged in the eye. The eyes will feel warm or you may
experience a burning sensation and experience sensitivity to light. The
eyelids will become red and swollen and this may cause your eyelashes to
fall off. Additionally, the eyes will tear excessively and have bouts
of dryness and itchiness.
How is Blepharitis Treated?
Blepharitis is not cured but the symptoms are treated and
managed with proper eyelid hygiene. If the condition is left untreated,
the symptoms will progress on to cause severe eye infection. Should you
experience these symptoms continuously see an eye care specialist in Dubai
immediately to prevent further discomfort of the eye. Here are some
steps that you could follow at home to keep your eyes clean and
infection free:
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Always keep your hair away from the eyes. Loose falling hair will cause more irritation to the eye.
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Always wash hands before touching the eye
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Dab a warm, clean, washcloth in a diluted solution of baby shampoo and using your index finger, wipe the eyelids clean. The baby shampoo is safe and chemical free and will provide immediate relief by cleaning the eyelids effectively. Rinse thoroughly and dry the eye using another clean washcloth.
Medical treatment
Your eye doctor will prescribe artificial tears to wash the
eyes out for mild forms of Blepharitis. Additionally, antibacterial
solutions help fight the bacteria and your doctor may suggest draining
out the infected oil with a procedure known as LipiFlow. This is a short
treatment that gently “milks” out the infection from the meibomian
gland.
Prevention of Blepharitis
If you are affected by the condition, it is advised to keep
your hands clean, avoid rubbing your eyes too often and follow good eye
care hygiene as required. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid
wearing eye make as the chemical ingredients can further irritate the
eyes. If makeup is a requirement, do not share your eye makeup with
anybody else and always make sure the products used have not passed the
expiry dates. Those who wear reusable contact lenses should take extra
measures to ensure the contact lenses are cleaned well.
If the symptoms progress for more than three days make an appointment to see an eye specialist immediately at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Clinic for proper medical attention.
