What is blepharitis and how is it treated?
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- Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids and is a common eye condition, particularly in children. Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, a leading ophthalmologist, explains what blepharitis is and her best advice for managing it.
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For everyone feeling stuck with this! This is not a diagnosis, its a symptom of something else. I've done Allergy Immunology and it's going away. Sinuses or allergy are connected
I agree wholeheartedly. I am 63 and this has bothered me for years, but now my eyes are irritated and crusty every morning and two red rings around them. I happened by this accidentally and so glad .My tears constantly run down my sinuses and always have a clear watery drip. Especially in any cold, or wind or just all the time. I thought it could be possible that I might be allergic to the secretions produced by the microscopic eye mites….has your doctor mentioned this at all?
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Fabulous explanation! Thanks so much. I have had Bleph for years, I find it makes my eye bags even more puffy than they should be.😩
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
What helped me was Hypochlor gel (2x a day) to clean my eye margins with cotton pads. I also use systane complete, preservative free drops to keep my eyes moisturized. But the most effective treatment was treating my scalp dandruff. No one told me that scalp dandruff can transfer to your eyes. I started using a medicated dandruff shampoo 2-3 times a week, and I have not had a flare up since.
That's so interesting, thank you for the idea. I'm searching for a cure for my eyelid blepharitis currently. :(
@@normalpsychology glad to help! No one mentioned it to me at all. Once I started regularly treating my scalp, in addition to cleaning my eyelids, my flare ups stopped. I was waking up with red eyes every few weeks. I haven’t had a flare since June now when I started using Selsun Blue Medicated 2-3 times a week. I can usually tell when I need it because my scalp also starts to feel itchy. Try to refrain from touching your scalp then your face, especially when you need to wash your hair. And yes, you can get dandruff in your eyebrows and eyelashes!!! Make sure you let the shampoo sit in your hair a few minutes. Lather and scrub really well. I bought a rubber scalp brush from Amazon that I use to really scrub the oil and dandruff off my scalp.
@@normalpsychology also, after you wash your hair, blow dry it quickly. It’ll keep moisture from settling onto your scalp and help prevent more dandruff or infection. I used to go to bed with thick hair and a damp head. I stopped doing that.
@@jenniferwright9749 Thank you so much I love people like you so much
@@normalpsychology you’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!!
Had it for years. I went carnivore (known to be anti inflamation) and it was gone in 6 days. Let food be thy medicine!
Doctors: it cant be cured
Me : my believe is Strong in the Almighty
"Bletharitis needs to be addressed patiently over time"?
But bletharitis never goes away!
Meow gang True! I’ve had it for 6 years! Manage it though.
You have to manage it over time to keep it at bay. YO will still have it so should take daily care of it.
It does if you find the cause of it. Most people have a hard time doing that. I found out the cause of mine was scalp dandruff. Once I treated the scalp dandruff with medicated shampoo 2 to 3 times a week I stopped having eye irritation and blepharitis.
It waxes and wanes. But never completely corrects itself. I find contacts are easier on the skin surrounding my eyes
@@jenniferwright9749 hi. Can I ask you what dandruff shampoo do you use? I have this problem too. Thanks you
Now I know what it's all about. Best explanation yet. Drs around here don't explain anything.
I agree, they don't tell you anything that's why i'm on TH-cam to do my own research.
@@GeneMoretti Same
Probably because they don't know. Most doctors are pretty ignorant and are only good for being a gateway to a specialist
@@GeneMorettido you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
It has been difficult to know what to do for blepharitis. I believe you have given the best understanding that will lead to effectively treating it. I can do 2 minute soaks.... 10 and 15 minute soaks never got done. And the importance of washing after soaking was never emphasized.
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
I rinse my eyes with a saline solution, clean my lids with the Ocusoft pads every few hours, and swapped Manuka honey on them. It went away within a few days.
Use a clean warm cloth/compress to alleviate discomfort.
I found the eye pads got rid of the itching and burning very quickly.
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
Thank you for clarity.
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excellent explanation and thank you for not trying to sell something. dr. a. leiser
Fantastic explanation thanks😀.
Thanks for such well elaborated explain!
Thank you for a very cogent explanation.!!
Thank you very much for the explanation!
Thank you very much, Dr, excellent explanation!!!
Excellent video.
I'm plagued by it constantly! 🥺
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
An excellent informative video. Thank you very much.
Thanks ma'am
Excellent presentation thanks a lot
Thank you
Thanks for the video!! My Doctor acts sooo clueless
We're glad you liked it, Monica!
Excellent information
Thanks Naz. We're glad you liked it!
Thank you!
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I have suffered from this for years sometimes i have no problem then it flares up the corner off my eyes get very sore
Please read my comments, above, if interested in a fast, inexpensive and very easy "cure".
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@Stanley Moore Is blephoritis inflammation chronic or only with a flare there is inflammation ?
Thank you
Thank you very much.
Thank you
Thank you Dr. for this! I got red eye after cataract surgery & putting the new lenses! Is the treatment the same for me?
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
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Ive had belapheritis since i was six its been terrible its been about 8 yard its still here and its getting more amd more severe., It usually goes away in winter bit comes back in summer.
My doctor gave me eye drops for a month and once i stopped putting them the belaphritis came back.
My eye get all red and white strings start coming out its disgusting
Im so sad that theres no cure i hope i can keep it at bay
I just want healthy eyes
Edit: the strings that come out also block my vision
do you get any reflex tears ? Like while crying or cutting onion?
@@medhikasingh6327 nope
@@Your_random_babymonster_fan you get no tears?
@@Your_random_babymonster_fan even when you cry you dont get tears?
Thank you very helpful...
Hi Sereima. Glad you liked it! Have a good day.
thanx mam 💖
Is it from demodex mites? How to eliminate them?
try Cliradex wipes.
@@bobby-jwells5115 thanks a lot, I will look for them!
I'm struggling with this so much. I hate that my eyelids look red all the time. :( Anybody have any pro-tips? :(
I thought I had gotten rid of this, but I think not. At first my right eyelid would puff massively, red tint, and would be teary. Tried many things and they thought it was just a recurring stye when no! Blepharitis. The doctor suggested to use baby soap or tea tree oil. It helped out! Just washing my eyes everyday with it. Now all that annoyingly occurs is that my BOTH eyelids still puff up to the point where there’s no crease and itchy every now and then. Also try to do warm compress if you haven’t & eye drops. Right now idk if it’s my blepharitis or a stye that’s making my right eye uncomfortable, but I’m blaming the trigger on lashes/lash glue 😭😭 hope I was any help
@@soobincenterr Thankyou. I guess all we can do is keep trying and trying. Keep up the good fight. It really is so hard to keep one's eyelids clean. That glue is so hard to remove
I have no idea why but I have redness at the nasal side of my right eye only. The other part is fine but sometimes I see red spots near my cornea . I went to a doctor and he prescribe me antibiotic eye drops but didn't work, anything to worry about ?
Get your thyroid checked.
I started with blepheritis following oral surgery. Now my whole body (skin) is inflamed 2 years following. To the point I now need oral surgery again but the dentist won't treat me saying I have MRSA. My lab test show cutibacteria and scant staph. I been told its NOT mrsa. I can't go out or have dental work or wear contacts etc. This got serious. Any suggestions?
I am so sorry that has happened to you! I hope you are healed immediately by TMH!! 🙏🙏💕
@@lpsoreoproductions1 it's getting somewhat better in time
Just heat water in a container and dip clean towel in it then put it on your eyes for about 30mins three times daily that means morning,afternoon and evening.
And also get eye drops from Over the counter and use that one too morning,afternoon and evening after you’re done with the towel thing and I promise you you’ll be healed in like 2 to 3 days 💯🔥
Dince 2 year having uceratibe brphatise 😢anybone konwscthe solution
Can someone tell me the "secret" of how to get rid of blepharitis please? My eyelids are always red and they're so hard to clean, even if I use OcuScrub or whatever pads... :( Can someone give me some tips?
I searched cure blepharitis and found a video where they suggest dipping cotton bud in water then into runny honey..run the bud along eyelash top and bottom. I used it yesterday and am relieved no itching no crust no gunk ..I'm so happy please try and share. Good luck
@@madammax5342 What is runny honey?
Well you have honey that is set hard and runny honey is liquid form.
@@madammax5342 Was it Manuka honey at all? Which brand did you use? Thanks 😊
If you’ve tried lots, try drinking more water as dry eyes can also be the cause.
I put castor oil on my eye lashes. Can this be a cause or worsen blephiritis??
I wondered this too as got my first attack for years after using castor oil on my eyelashes. It’s a very thick oil and maybe it clogged the ducts. I have stopped using it.
Oh sadly i live in Sweden where Doctors and those who work in healthcare has to google for things lol...
It's even worse in the UK. They use cleaners and janitors to treat you in the corridor because there's no healthcare staff.
Hand sanitiser on lashes for 20 sec,keep eyes closed for 60 sec,twice daily for 3 days,game over.
I have found that the COVID and flu jabs have lessened the severity of it
Had this for 2 years ripped out my eyelids not had cock eye but my wife may
thnkyou! this is horrible, i hope it subsides :/
What!!! Scrub!!!
This sounds very heavy-handed!