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Simple Treatment for Blepharitis

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duke79488
duke79488

I have had blepharitis for two years.  One of the first things I learned was to "clean my eyes daily".  It took me a whole year to figure out what this actually meant.  After many attempts to treat/clean (honey drops, different medical solutions/ointments, baby shampoo, medicated soap, tea tree oil, etc.) I finally got a big supply of Q-Tips and distilled water.  It was a miracle. In the morning, on a daily basis, I take four Q-Tips (this gives me eight passes over my eyes) and get them wet in the distilled water. Then I pass them with a slight pressure over the eyelids, between the eyelids where they touch when closed, at the corner of the eyelids, and all surfaces of the exterior eyelid.  I believe that I am cleaning away the bacteria that normally would invade my eyes and cause burning, watery/dry eyes, gritty feeling, etc. There are many ways that one might "clean" their eyes, but I have found that this works for me.  I don't need any other medication or treatment. Maybe you have the same sort of blepharitis that I have and maybe this simple method will work for you.  All the best of luck in dealing with this very troublesome affliction.  Thanks.  Duke  

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  • david01026
    david01026 duke79488

    Posted

    Interesting reading Duke, I too solved my blepharitis problem with a daily wash all around the eyelid and eyelash area, not with distilled water but with a coal tar based shampoo.  I combine this with the rest of my morning shower and this regime has worked for me for years now.
  • katbat20
    katbat20 duke79488

    Posted

    Glad you have found a treatment for yourself in order to 'clean your eyes' properly. I suffered from blepharitis really badly for a few months around 5 years ago but thankfully no longer experience that painful gritty sensation in my eyes. However, sadly, I still lose many eyelashes following this terrible bout of blepharitis. I was wondering if or how your treatment has affected your eyelashes? I would love to find something which prevents them from falling out!

    Thanks

    Kat

    • duke79488
      duke79488 katbat20

      Posted

      Hi Katbat,

      I had a stye about a year ago and I did lose one or two eyelashes.  As you probably know people with blepharitis are prone to get cysts and styes.  My eye doc told me that keeping eyelashes clean was very important in preventing styes.  He said the staph bacteria can do damage to eyelashes.  I have also read about mites being an issue.  Anyway, here is a good link to how blepharitis and eyelashes are related.  Again, I am big on cleaning your lashes as a preventative for all sorts of problems.  Thanks and good luck, Duke.

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  • joaquin11714
    joaquin11714 duke79488

    Posted

    Hey Duke! I hope you get to see this message. Is this simple treatment still working for you?

    Thanks!

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