Posted on January 27, 2011 in Eyes Home Remedies
Blepharitis is a chronic condition which leads our eye into pain and irritation.It is found where the eyelashes grow. Blepharitis can also make both eyes looked red-rimmed. We would look into some of the top home cures for blepharitis which could help in curing the ailment.
It do not cause a permanent damage to the eye but it can be uncomfortable. The symptoms of Blepharitis are similar to red eye or conjunctive eye.
Home Cures For Blepharitis
Some of the top Blepharitis home cures are as follows:
- Avoid wearing lenses, until you recover your eyelashes
- Avoid doing eye make-up
- Shampoo your eyelashes daily
- Take a cloth and soak it in a warm water. Apply it on your eye lids for 5 to 10 minutes daily
- Using Erythromycin eye ointment on your eyelid margin. Apply it regularly for three months
- Add baking soda and soap in a warm water. Wash your eyelids with it three times a day
- Clean your eye lids with cotton wool dipped into baby shampoo
- Boil 500 ml of water with 50 gms of dorstenia barteri for 30 minutes.Strain it. Drink it regularly
There are three types of Blepharitis
- Staphylococcal Blepharitis
- Seborrheic Blepharitis
- Meibomian Blepharitis
All three types of Blepharitis are chronic in nature and can lead to serious health problem
Symptoms Of Blepharitis
Some of the primary Blepharitis symptoms are as follows:
- Itchy eyelids
- Watery eyes and red eyes
- Red swollen eyelids
- Loss of eyelashes
- Burning sensation in the eye
- Flaky scale on lashes
Causes Of Blepharitis
These are the top Blepharitis causes:
- Bacterial infection and red or itchy skin can cause blepharitis
- The margins of the eyes gets red resulting in burning sensation
- The eyelids can show dandruff like flakes occasionally
Prevention Of Blepharitis
Below are some of the methods of prevention for Blepharitis:
- Avoid rubbing your eyes with dirty hands or towel
- Keep your hands clean
- Before going to bed, wash your face and remove eye make-up
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