Overview:
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. This may occur from irritations and allergies, insect bites, infections, etc. Blepharitis may vary from a chronic, mild condition to a severe form with ulceration of the lids and damage to the eyes.
Symptoms:
The typical symptoms may include the following:
- Itching, swelling, redness, scaling and crusting of the lashes
- Blepharitis is often accompanied by styes and chalarions.
Causes:
- Some causes include Irritations, allergies,, insect bites or infections.
- See "Drugs That Harm the Eyes" for a list of potentially harmful drugs.
Conventional Treatment:
Conventional treatment depends on the specific type and severity of blepharitis. Mild specific may only require warm soaking and daily lid hygiene. Diluted baby shampoo may be used for cleansing of the lids. Other varieties of Blepharitis may require antibiotics and/or cortisone cream , or even oral antibiotics, any of which should only be used under medical supervision.
Complementary Treatment:
Below are products recommended in order of priority:
Essential: EyeEase from Integral Health Associates. Can be used as a compress (must first boil out alcohol) and taken orally. Cost is $22 per 2 ounce bottle ($20.00 automatic delivery price).Recommended dosage is 1/2 dropperful 3 times a day for treatment when infection is present. Best taken on empty stomach. Cost is $20.00 per bottle.
Essential: VIVA Eyedrops from Advanced Pharmaceuticals. Adds vitamin A directly to your eyes. Cost is $10 per month.
Very Important: Carlson's Fish Oil in liquid form contains Essential Fatty Acids (EPA). Improves circulation, integrity of blood vessels, proper brain functioning, flexibility and permeability of cell membranes, protects the retina’s photoreceptor cells. Recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon per day. Cost is $18 per bottle ($17 on automatic delivery).
Essential MSM Eyedrops soften the membranes, allowing fluids to pass through the optical tissues. When our optical membranes become permeable, nutrients are able to penetrate through the optical tissues and provide nutrients needed for the body to heal itself. MSM softens tough-leathery tissue, equalizes pressure, repairs damaged membranes, clears up red spots and broken blood vessels and may help remove floaters and other eye particles. Cost is $8 per 1 oz bottle.
Self Help:
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