One of the most common eye diseases, the onset of which is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid, is blepharitis. Treatment should begin with the identification of the causes of blepharitis. Perhaps this is a consequence of infectious-allergic or chronic infectious diseases. Sometimes the disease can develop due to prolonged problems with the teeth, nasopharynx, stomach and intestines. Helminthic infestation, anemia and hypovitaminosis are also causes of a disease such as blepharitis. Treatment can be more complex and lengthy against the background of chronic diseases such as lacrimal duct diseases and chronic conjunctivitis. In some cases, prolonged exposure to smoke, dust and wind is possible. Sometimes the cause of blepharitis can be various poor-quality cosmetics.
Eyes begin to watery and quickly get tired even with small visual stress. Noticeable obvious redness of the edges of the eyelids, swelling, itching and burning. On the skin of the eyelids, crusts and scales form, eyelashes stick together, their loss and irregular growth begin. Most often, both eyes are affected immediately. If you have the onset of the disease (mild), immediate treatment is required, as the disease tends to progress to a severe form with purulent crusts. When crusts are separated, bleeding sores form, scarring of which leads to improper eyelash growth and deformation of the entire eyelid. There is another kind of disease in which the formation of ulcers and scales does not occur, but noticeably increased hydration of the eyelid. When pressed, an oily liquid is released.
How to treat blepharitis? If a person suspects blepharitis, treatment should begin with a trip to a specialist. With the help of a slit lamp, and in some cases, laboratory studies of conjunctival scrapings, an accurate diagnosis will be made and the appropriate drugs prescribed. Dexamethasone, gentamicin, neomycin, polymexin, hydrocortisone, oftagel are prescribed. Apply vitasic eye drops, lecrolin, alomide and root corn.
After purchasing the appropriate drugs, you need to start treatment, and for this you need to know how to treat blepharitis. First of all, you should thoroughly wash your face and hands with soap. Remember, good care and good hygiene will be enough to completely cure blepharitis. Treatment begins with a careful removal of the scales with a cotton swab. If you have difficulty, you can pre-apply a compress with vegetable oil or fish oil. Gently, using a cotton swab, lubricate the eyelid of one of the above ointments, you can use green diamond.
How to cure blepharitis? A set of procedures is recommended, which includes careful hygiene, the use of compresses, ointments, massages, eye drops with an antimicrobial effect. Food should contain a maximum of vitamins, so the use of some folk recipes will not be superfluous. The following herbs are used to saturate the body with vitamins and relieve allergic reactions and inflammations: cinnamon rosehip, sandy immortelle, dandelion root, three-part succession, marshmallow and elecampane roots , horsetail. Cleansing of the eyes is facilitated by decoctions of chamomile, calendula, yarrow. Aloe juice is highly recommended. Only half a teaspoon, but only fresh, slightly warmed up juice in the morning and evening contributes to an excellent cleansing of the body, the rapid healing of ulcers and the removal of redness.
During treatment, the use of cosmetics is not recommended. Try not to expose your eyes to various irritants, give them rest. With good care and careful implementation of all the doctor’s prescriptions, blepharitis reacts very positively to treatment. But even after the disappearance of all symptoms, one should still take care of the eyelids in the most careful manner for some time.