What is blepharitis and how is it treated?

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids and is a common eye condition, particularly in children. Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, a leading ophthalmologist, explains what blepharitis is and her best advice for managing it.

[cindyaronowitz]

For everyone feeling stuck with this! This is not a diagnosis, its a symptom of something else. I've done Allergy Immunology and it's going away. Sinuses or allergy are connected

[twiggyclarklondon]

Fabulous explanation! Thanks so much. I have had Bleph for years, I find it makes my eye bags even more puffy than they should be.😩

[jenniferwright]

What helped me was Hypochlor gel (2x a day) to clean my eye margins with cotton pads. I also use systane complete, preservative free drops to keep my eyes moisturized. But the most effective treatment was treating my scalp dandruff. No one told me that scalp dandruff can transfer to your eyes. I started using a medicated dandruff shampoo 2-3 times a week, and I have not had a flare up since.

[bryanorourke]

Thank you for a very cogent explanation.!!

[veqhwmv]

Had it for years. I went carnivore (known to be anti inflamation) and it was gone in 6 days. Let food be thy medicine!

[xixi]

Thanks for such well elaborated explain!

[kathym]

It has been difficult to know what to do for blepharitis. I believe you have given the best understanding that will lead to effectively treating it. I can do 2 minute soaks.... 10 and 15 minute soaks never got done. And the importance of washing after soaking was never emphasized.

[laceyavron]

Now I know what it's all about. Best explanation yet. Drs around here don't explain anything.

[Carina-]

Thank you very much for the explanation!

[salientchores]

Doctors: it cant be cured
Me : my believe is Strong in the Almighty

[MelinaPaez]

I rinse my eyes with a saline solution, clean my lids with the Ocusoft pads every few hours, and swapped Manuka honey on them. It went away within a few days.

Use a clean warm cloth/compress to alleviate discomfort.

I found the eye pads got rid of the itching and burning very quickly.

[Leonora]

Thank you very much, Dr, excellent explanation!!!

[BadgerBabyBoy]

"Bletharitis needs to be addressed patiently over time"?
But bletharitis never goes away!

[petercuttriss]

An excellent informative video. Thank you very much.

[alfredoleiser]

excellent explanation and thank you for not trying to sell something. dr. a. leiser

[stanleymoore]

I have suffered from this for years sometimes i have no problem then it flares up the corner off my eyes get very sore

[monicajohnson]

Thanks for the video!! My Doctor acts sooo clueless

[Hazel_Hallow_]

Ive had belapheritis since i was six its been terrible its been about 8 yard its still here and its getting more amd more severe., It usually goes away in winter bit comes back in summer.
My doctor gave me eye drops for a month and once i stopped putting them the belaphritis came back.
My eye get all red and white strings start coming out its disgusting
Im so sad that theres no cure i hope i can keep it at bay
I just want healthy eyes
Edit: the strings that come out also block my vision

[arsalanazizi]

Thank you Dr. for this! I got red eye after cataract surgery & putting the new lenses! Is the treatment the same for me?

[sharon]

I started with blepheritis following oral surgery. Now my whole body (skin) is inflamed 2 years following. To the point I now need oral surgery again but the dentist won't treat me saying I have MRSA. My lab test show cutibacteria and scant staph. I been told its NOT mrsa. I can't go out or have dental work or wear contacts etc. This got serious. Any suggestions?