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Treatment info for Blepharitis

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oliver8
oliver8

Has anyone found treatment info specifically for Blepharitis? I'm told the same old things like "scrub with baby shampoo" and I'm not getting any better.

I'm frustrated and hope that some doctor somewhere has studied this terrible condition - and just want to find the answers!

Thank you,

Oliver, London

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  • stevieIPA
    stevieIPA oliver8

    Posted

    The best way to keep on top of blepharitis is to use the Blephaclean wipes once a day in the morning and I also use a tiny amount of coconut oil round the sides of my eye but not on the eyelid as they seem to dry a little when I use the wipes. This does the trick for me only downside is Blephaclean wipes are expensive but totally worth it.
  • cheryl4557
    cheryl4557 oliver8

    Posted

    I did the baby shampoo with tea tree oil for several months and the hot washcloth on my eyes.  I found a new eye Dr. who said the baby shampoo method was outdated and had me try Avenova.  It feels like my blepharitis is gone now that I have been using this.

    Cheryl

  • sandra40102
    sandra40102 oliver8

    Posted

    The Wet Ones were the only treatment that worked for me. If you will read Lynda's suggestions and follow them, I think they will work for you.  Now I only use them when my eyes get red, teary and itchy which is not often.  My optometrist is impressed with my results.  Good Luck!

    • lynda79
      lynda79 sandra40102

      Posted

      Dear Sandra,

      The Red Wet Ones seem to have changed and now I think the yellow ones are like the original with leaf juice as the last ingredient.  I used the yellow ones on my lashes to make sure they did not bother me like the red ones did years ago and I left it on and did not rinse off and all was fine. 

      I don't have Blepharitis any longer but didn't want to recommend it until I used it on my eyes. 

      Hope this info will help for future use.

      Lynda79

    • sandra40102
      sandra40102 lynda79

      Posted

      Hi Lynda,

      I stocked up on the red Wet Ones (ordered a case).  They seem to be still working. I use them in the morning and at night. Once in awhile my yes get itchy and teary and I use them more often.  Have not tried the yellow ones.  Thanks for the "heads up".

    • sandra40102
      sandra40102 lynda79

      Posted

      Lynda,

      Why do you think the red ones have changed?  Are the ingredients still the same? Maybe mine still work because I ordered them over a year ago from Amazon.  When I run out I will order the yellow.  I have been afraid Big Pharma would find out about Wet Ones and chnage the formula, so that is why I stocked up.

    • lynda79
      lynda79 sandra40102

      Posted

      Dear Sandra,

      Someone mentioned on this site they had changed so I looked and the ones I had were different as original ones ended with the leaf juice. So it may be the area they are made in. I did use the yellow on my eyes to make sure they were like the original though.

      I can't say why it is good to examine them when we buy new. I am stocking up on the yellow now. Friends or family could need them in the future. There are other things too like that product in Canada that had Benzethonium Chloride in it. She was allergic and found them. I posted about that again as it has been a couple of years since she posted that info on this site.

      I like the Tea Tree Oil info too. People need options.

      You were smart to stock up.

      Lynda79

       

  • graham33419
    graham33419 oliver8

    Posted

    Hi guys,

    I also suffer from this. I have bought freederm facial wipes as they have the benzalkonium chloride. My question is, how do I use them? 

    I am finding it difficult without going in the eye.

    Thanks

    • Sus28
      Sus28 graham33419

      Posted

      I too have much success with wet wipes. I cut them in half then have one for left eye and one for right eye.

      i wrap one round my finger and wipe inside to outside then move my finger to a clean part and repeat inside to out.

      i do this a few times and throw away the wipe

      then I repeat on the other eye.

    • 10michelle80
      10michelle80 Sus28

      Posted

      Dear Sus,

      That is pretty much what I do I useven half for each eye and I massage the outer eyes eyelashes 4x I use each corner then repeat with other half of wipe on other eye.

    • Sus28
      Sus28 10michelle80

      Posted

      Yes I think you just develop your best way of doing it
    • darlene43826
      darlene43826 Sus28

      Posted

      I actually cut the wipes into much smaller pieces (fold wipe in half, then half again and then once more) and cut apart with sterile scissors. I use 1/8th of a wipe for each eye, and store the remaining 6 pieces in tiny screw-top jar so they stay wet. The pieces are about 1 1/2 inches x 2 inches. When my eyes flare up, I may need to use 3-4 times per day. Normally, I only use at night after washing my face and eyes.

  • desiree82522
    desiree82522 oliver8

    Posted

    Hi...

    I read on this forum almost 2 years ago about the Wet Ones wipes treatment after being severely depressed unable to understand this horrible mysterious condition I developed called blepharitis, I was also diagnosed with Lupus, stress would trigger on a Lupus flair and along with the flair came my blepharitis flair up. I could not wear any make up it would trigger a flair up and would spend lots of money on buying new make up each time. My upper eye lids would flake, burn swell puff up. It would last for days and weeks.

    Embarrassing times at work and in my personal life..people thought i was up crying or had some personal problems..

    So I started using the wipes in feb 2014 after reading a helpful blog and forum here. I could say I may have had 1 very small flair up in these 2 years since that lasted a day or so..but its never come back.. i also switched to Almay hypo allergenic eye makeup line which is quite wonderful.

    So I only used the red bottle from the wipes the one with the 0.03% active ingredient.. twice per day .. before my showers . i dont was my eyes with any soap i gently wipes eyelids.. then use another clean part of the same wipe and clean all ares of the eyes including the lid and lashes and after jump in the shower and let the water rinse through my eyes.. i hope this can help some one out there. I try not to let the stress overtake me and eat sleep and excerise..its the only cure ive found that works.

    Hang in there..

    Desiree Sanchez

    Yonkers NY

    USA

    • elle77588
      elle77588 desiree82522

      Posted

      Do you put warm compresses on your eyes before the Wet Ones or do you just use the WetOnes?
    • brionne9
      brionne9 elle77588

      Posted

      You could, do the warm compresses help? I use them so often during the day that I don't mess with the warm compresses.

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