The TheraLife Solution- Cure For Blepharitis

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• 1 Elastogel warm compress

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There are several different treatment for blepharitis symptoms.

What is blepharitis?

When eyes become inflamed and irritated, the eyelids can become crusty, swollen, and sticky. This common eye disorder is called “Blepharitis”. Blepharitis is an extremely uncomfortable condition that affects the part of the eyelid where eyelashes grow.

How does blepharitis cause clogged oil glands (MGD)

Blepharitis cause clogged oil glands called Meiboamin Gland Dysfuncgtion (MGD). Clogged oil glands along the lash line lead to redness, irritation, and crust, and can occur for a variety of different reasons.

Sebhorreic dermatitis, bacterial infections, mites, and rosacea are a few.

What causes acute or chronic blepharitis?

Blepharitis can be found behind or in front of the eyelid and can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute blepharitis is typically diagnosed as an eyelid infection and might not persist. Chronic blepharitis is when present symptoms and inflammation are recurring.

What is blepharitis natural treatment?

There are several blepharitis natural treatment for blepharitis that don’t involve drugs or strong solutions that will soothe the symptoms and address the root of the problem. If not treated properly, Blepharitis can lead to blurred vision and inflamed eye tissue. Below, we will discuss 7 natural cures for blepharitis and related symptoms.

Organisms That Cause Blepharitis

Two infectious organisms cause blepharitis.

The treatments for both are very different.

1. Mites – also called Demodex mites. Tea tree oil treats blepharitis caused by mites.
2. Bacteria – Use Antibiotics and hypochlorous acid-based eyelid cleansers.

All too common, people using tea tree oil eyelid cleanser wonder why they are not getting better, and the eyelids become very sore. Know what kind of blepharitis and chose the correct treatment is important.

Common Blepharitis Symptoms

Some common symptoms of blepharitis include:

• Burning
• Tearing
• Irrigation
• Red eyes
• Blurred vision
• Sticking or missing eyelashes
• Scales, flakes, or hard crusts around the base of the eyelashes
• Inflammation of the cornea

Natural Remedies for Blepharitis

Many conventional treatments contain artificial solutions or are prescribed by a doctor. However, there are several natural remedies that can treat blepharitis and ease the symptoms.

Fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be anti-inflammatory. We recommend 4000mg/day. Omega 3 fish oil along can take six to 12 months to see a definite effect. A small randomized clinical trial shows that omega-3 supplements are beneficial for MDG and blepharitis.

Warm Compress

A warm compress, such as the one included in the starter kit from TheraLife, soothe inflamed eyelids and remove the build-up of crust on the eyelid and eyelashes. A warm compress can loosen the sticky crust and bring needed blood flow to the eyelids, which will speed the healing process.

When the meibomian glands become clogged, leading to a change in meibum composition from long-chain fatty acids to free fatty acids combined with inflammation, cause saponification. Heating the eyelid margin transforms fats—solid at room temperature—to a liquid, which gets secretions flowing again. We recommend gentle massage after warm compress to bring up the dirt.

Eyelid scrubs.

Keeping your eyelids clean is a first step of getting rid of blepharitis. Ten percent of people have an allergic component such as eczema, atopic dermatitis or seborrheic blepharitis. They do not do well when putting a chemical on these people.

Eyelid Massage

Gentle massage, not rubbing, of closed eyelids—with or without the use of an eye pad. If chronic blepharitis- use a cotton-tipped applicator to remove the cap of oil from the gland orifice.

Black Tea

Enjoy a soothing cup of black tea, then use the warm black teabag on the infected eye. Black tea contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds and tannins that will inhibit the growth of bacteria. After squeezing the excess water, place the warm teabag on the eyelid for 10 minutes, then discard.

Tea Tree Oil

Another natural product that contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties is tea tree oil. If Demodex mites are causing blepharitis, tea tree oil can kill them. It can also soothe dry, flaking skin, and remove dandruff. Applied directly to the skin, tea tree oil can cause irritation in some people. Therefore, dilute the oil with coconut oil and apply with a clean cotton pad.

Avoid Eye Makeup and Contact Lenses

While ridding the eyelashes from blepharitis, try to refrain from wearing eye makeup or contact lenses. These items make proper eyelid hygiene difficult. After the blepharitis is gone, discard the old contacts and use a new pair. The old ones may still carry bacteria.

Dandruff Treatments

The redness and flaking on the scalp from dandruff can cause greasy scaling on the eyebrows, face, and side of the nose. This can lead to blepharitis. Coconut oil, essential oils, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids can get rid of dandruff. A homemade itchy scalp shampoo can kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, and moisturize the scalp. Simply mix raw honey, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, tea tree oil, and rosemary oil together to create a natural, toxin-free shampoo that can remove dandruff.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods helps improve blepharitis symptoms. Foods rich in Omega-3s, such as wild salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts, can reduce the inflammation on the eyelids and boost the immune system to fight bacteria and mites. Foods such as avocado, nuts, coconut oil, and olive oil reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Keep Blinking

When engaging in near-vision tasks, such as computer work, blinking is especially important to keep the eyes moist. Blinking allows the meibomian glands in the eyes to secrete oil that protects the eye surface.   Expression of the meibomian glands is also important.

Meibomian glands secrete oil by nerve action and the mechanical action of blinking. But the rate of blinking decreases with age and near vision tasks such as computer use. It is amazing how symptoms will resolve just with heat and blinking exercises, noting that this is the main change in recent years. Concentrate on blinking at least 20 times, four times a day.

Add Medications If Needed

If self-care measures are not effective, medication may be needed.

Topical antibiotics.

An antibiotic, such as erythromycin or bacitracin ointment, if inflammation remains a problem, start with erythromycin ointment at bedtime because it has both antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects and is really cheap. Instead of squirting the medication into the eye, put a little on a fingertip and wipe it across the closed eyelid near the lashes. Medication applied in this way reaches the meibomian glands and conjunctiva quite effectively.

For acute anterior blepharitis, bacitracin ointment is a potent option with good results over short periods of time. Erythromycin has a place for infectious blepharitis in patients who are sensitive to bacitracin, but resistance rates as high as 50 percent remain a big concern.

A new option.

For chronic cases of blepharitis, AzaSite after lid massage. This new option consists of azithromycin in a viscous, mucoadhesive ophthalmic formulation that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It has good penetration and lasts a long time—usually for a week or two.

Oral antibiotics.

For posterior blepharitis, long-term oral tetracycline, minocycline, or doxycycline is more effective than topical antibiotics, said Dr. Perry, especially for patients with rosacea. “As little as one pill twice a week can maintain a relatively good therapeutic dose in these patients for long periods.

Cyclosporine.

Topical cyclosporine to be more effective for blepharitis than for severe dry eye, although the results are not instantaneous.5 “If I’m considering it, I’ll start out with a topical steroid and then switch to cyclosporine.” One disadvantage, he said, is that it can lead to eye irritation.

Steroids.

Although steroids such as loteprednol ointment and antibiotic-steroid combinations such as tobramycin-dexamethasone (TobraDex) or prednisolone-sulfacetamide (Blephamide) can work well, they’re not ideal. As we increase the intensity of therapy, you increase the risk of side effects or complications. With steroids, you always have to worry about infection, cataract development, and increased IOP (Glaucoma)

When not to use steroids

Not all cases of blepharitis are due to MGD or allergy or staph infections. Some are actually caused by herpetic infections ( viral infections) . Blepharitis becomes worse from corticosteroid use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest way to cure blepharitis?

One of the fastest way to cure blepharitis is to use wet warm compresses several times a day.   And clean eyelids after warm compresses.  Lid hygiene is the most important factor in getting rid of blepharitis.

Can you suddenly get blepharitis?

Blepharitis is either chronic or acute.  Acute blepharitis can be caused by allergies and eye infections.

How do you treat blepharitis?

Blepharitis treatment depends on what causes it to begin with.  If it is bacterial, antibiotics should work.  If it is viral, you just have to have it run its course.  There is no treatment for viral infections.  If it is caused by clogged oil glands, have it unclogged at a doctor’s office.

What triggers blepharitis?

Conclusion

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids in which they become red, irritated and itchy with dandruff-like scales that form on the eyelashes. It is a common eye disorder caused by either bacteria or a skin condition, such as dandruff of the scalp or rosacea.

In many cases, good hygiene can help control blepharitis. This includes frequently washing the scalp and face, using warm compresses to soak the eyelids and scrubbing the eyelids. When a bacterial infection is causing or accompanies blepharitis, antibiotics and other medications may be prescribed.

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