eye disorders
Blepharitis
Treatment of Blepharitis
Supportive measures (for example, compresses, eyelid cleansing) Treatment of the cause Certain treatments can help relieve symptoms such as irritation. Artificial tears used during the day and lubricating ointments applied at night may help. Symptoms can also be relieved with wet compresses, typically cool for allergic or contact sensitivity blepharitis and warm for all other causes of blepharitis. Occasionally, if these measures are ineffective, a corticosteroid ointment is used. The problem causing the blepharitis is treated when possible. For example, an eye drop that seems to be causing allergic contact sensitivity blepharitis can be stopped. To treatulcerative blepharitis caused by bacteria, a doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment or drops, such asbacitracinpluspolymyxin B,gentamicin,erythromycin, orsulfacetamide, or an antibiotic taken by mouth (such asdoxycycline). Corticosteroids typically are not used. ) that are effective against Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections , which is the usual cause. , treatment usually includes keeping the eyelids clean by gently scrubbing the edges of the eyelids twice a day with a wash cloth or cotton swab dipped in a dilute solution of baby shampoo (2 or 3 drops in ½ cup of warm water). When Overview of Dermatitis is the cause, the face and scalp must be treated as well. Sometimes, punctal plugs (inserts that block the punctum or tear duct and thus decrease tear drainage) help. , warm compresses may help the oil to flow from the meibomian oil glands and relieve inflammation, easing the itching and burning. Eyelid massage may help release the oil from the meibomian glands that help coat the eye. Treatment that causes meibomian gland dysfunction should also be treated. 