What is the treatment for blepharitis?
In many cases, good eyelid hygiene and a regular cleaning routine can control blepharitis. This includes frequent scalp and face washing, using warm compresses to soak the eyelids, and doing eyelid scrubs. The single most important treatment principle is a daily routine of lid margin hygiene. The following is a typical lid margin hygiene routine: • Soften lid margin debris and oils: Apply a warm wet compress to the lids — such as a washcloth with hot water — for five to 10 minutes two to four times a day, depending on the degree of symptoms. If you want to keep the compresses warm for a longer period of time, you may want to place a small hot water bottle over the compress. Using a clean washcloth for each cleansing is important. • Mechanically remove lid margin debris: After using the compresses, cleanse the eyelids with a cotton applicator stick soaked in a 4 to 1 mixture of water and baby shampoo or an over-the-counter lid-cleansing product. Gently and repeatedly rub along the lid
