Blephaclean: Our most popular in-clinic option for blepharitis flare ups. Get rid of the morning CRUST!
These Eyelid Wipes Pads (30 pack) are daily single-use eyelid wipes containing a gentle, micellar solution, free from preservatives, parabens, soap and perfumes. Blephaclean keeps the eyelids clean whilst respecting the skin around the eyes and its natural bacteria
Highly Effective: A 2016 study show bacterial load reduced by ~63% with 5 days of 2X/day use!
The patient in the study improved ocular symptoms. They reported less crusting around the eyelashes, redness around lid margins, heavy or puffy eyelids and eyelids stuck together in the mornings (blepharitis). Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation) which is commonly associated with dry eye disease.
Blephaclean how to use: Open package for one towette. Use one side for one lid and flip for the other. Use all around eyelashes and brow but not for in-eye use. Dispose of wipe.
There are many forms of Blepharitis. See your eye care professional to determine the best treatment for you. Learn more about the basics of blepharitis and See many AI-free blog articles on Blepharitis
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How to Maintain Eye Hygiene with Blephaclean and Other Top Products
Topics discussed: What eyelid hygiene means, why it is important and what are the top products to help maintain, demodex
What does 'eyelid hygiene' even mean?
Just like washing your face and brushing your teeth, ideally you would spend a deliberate moment everyday to clean and be sure that your eyelids - especially at the roots of eyelashes - are clear of debris, make-up and oils produced by the lids. However in reality, everyone is busy and lids are low priority. The deliberate cleaning of eye lid margins often does not occur unless there is an issue.
Why it is important?
Failing to be deliberate about eyelid / eyelash line cleaning ultimately leads to different levels of an inflammatory problem of the lids called blepharitis. This condition causes symptoms of itchy lids, stickiness or crustiness of lids, fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, dry eye and potentially immune system activation in the cornea causing eye pain.
What are the top clinic grade products to help?
Leave on products: These wipe products offer convenience and are easy to use as there is no need to rinse off after application. Use them anywhere, anytime.
Blephaclean by Thea PharmaI-Lid 'N Lash Wipes by I-Med PharmaNaclino Wipes by CandorvisionZocular Antimicrobial WipesBased on our clinic experience, Blephaclean and Zocular hold our highest recommendations. Rinse off products: These gel or foam products require a rinse and are best suited to be left in the washroom as part of morning or evening routine.
Blephagel DUO by Thea PharmaI-Lid 'N Lash Daily Cleansing Gel by I-Med Pharma
What about Demodex?
Demodex is a particularly nasty, stubborn form of Blepharitis. It is difficult to self-diagnose but if you have been told by an eye doctor that you have demodex, these are our clinic-grade solutions to help.
Blephadex FoamBlephadex WipesI-Lid 'N Lash PLUS Wipes
Important! This products are best used at bedtime. Leave the solution off the wipes on lids overnight.
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The Basics - Blepharitis
All content by Dr Jason Morris. No AI generated content
Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition of the eyelids. There are different causes/types of the inflammation detailed below but all generally create symptoms like excessive tearing, eyelid flaking, lash crusting and eye irritation.
Blepharitis is usually bilateral (both eyes lids) and it is common to have multiple concurrent causes.
Conditions like dry-eye, styes, acne rosacea and lash problems often occur along with blepharitis so treatments can be multifaceted. Blepharitis is not precisely an infection of the lids but rather the lid response (that could be to an infection). It is often chronic and requires ongoing maintenance level treatment once under control. Even if under control, several flare-ups (requiring more aggressive intervention) throughout a year are common.
The following is a simplified guide to the types of blepharitis. See your eye care professional to help diagnose your situation. The following is not medical advice but general information how our clinic categories and treats blepharitis.
Seborrheic Blepharitis: Lids flake causing itchiness and eye irritation/tearing as material gets into eyes
Typical Treatment:
EARLY: Increased diligence of lid care. Use baby shampoo on lids and lashes daily. Use eye drops such as HYLO DUAL at least 2X per day.
ADVANCED: Use Lid n' Lash cleaner/skin conditioner to lids and lashes nightly. Leave on overnight as well as HYLO DUAL at least 2X per day.
MAINTENANCE: Use Blephagel 2-3 times per week. Blephagel is effective and is not a steroid. Use a hypochlorous spray throughout the day.
Bacterial Blepharitis: Infection causing inflammation – usually responds to standard treatment and/or antibiotics. Important to see your eye care professional!
EARLY: Increased diligence of lid care. Use baby shampoo on lids and lashes daily. Use eye drops such as HYLO DUAL at least 2X per day.
ADVANCED: Clean lids and lashes with Blephaclean medicated pads. Use once or twice daily depending on severity/need.
ADVANCED PLUS+: Topical and/or oral antibiotics are required to clear the bacterial infection (prescription required). The decision to prescribe these medications is generally considered only after other forms of treatment are tried.
MAINTENANCE: Use Blephagel 3-4 times per week. Blephagel is effective and is not a steroid. Use a hypochlorous spray throughout the day.
Demodex Blepharitis: Infection of lash roots causing lid margin irritation – does not respond to antibiotics
(No early stage)
ADVANCED: Recommended treatment is daily Tea tree oil lid care pads or foam. I recommend Lid 'n Las Plus or Blephadex. Warning – tea tree treatment oil is very intense. Follow treatment instructions exactly and completely to avoid discomfort. Blephadex adds coconut oil to minimize treatment irritation.
MAINTENANCE Use Zocular or Blephadex 2-3 times per week.
Meibomian Blepharitis (MGD – Meibomian Gland Dysfunction): Clogged oil glands along lid margins causing irritation and dry-eye
Treatment of meibomian blepharitis is the same as “Lipid Deficiency” dry eye. Please refer to dry eye information for our treatment protocol.
Rosacea Blepharitis: Associated with Acne Rosacea skin condition. Causes dry eye and ocular irritation.
Rosacea Blepharitis treatment can be complex. Typically, a combination of Meibomian and Demodex Blepharitis treatments are used. Rosacea is also often currently treated with oral tetracycline-type oral medications. Options should be discussed with you eye care professional.
All forms of Blepharitis respond to the positive antimicrobial, cleaning and refreshing benefits of Hypochlorous Spray. Use regularly throughout the day for fast relief and positive therapeutic benefit.
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Blepha what? Blepharitis Treatment and Lid Care
TOPIC Covered: Types and Typical Treatments for Blepharitis (Eye Lid Inflammation)
Blepharitis is mouthful of a word and really just means inflammation of the eyelids. Understanding the underlying cause of the inflammation is key to improving the chronic irritation, itchiness and dryness that brings people into our clinic everyday.
Blepharitis is usually both lids and it is common to have multiple concurrent causes.
Blepharitis is not always an infection of the lids but rather the lid response (that could be to an infection). It is often chronic and requires ongoing maintenance level treatment once under control. Even if under control, several flare-ups (requiring more aggressive intervention) throughout a year are common.
This is a except from a guide on mEYEspa.com that details the different kinds of blepharitis. You will need to see your eye care professional to determine which kind of lid issue you have and that will help better define the appropriate treatment...
Type 1: Seborrheic Blepharitis: Lids flake causing itchiness and eye irritation/tearing as material gets into eyes
Typical Treatment:
EARLY: Increased diligence of lid care. Use baby shampoo on lids and lashes daily. Use eye drops such as HYLO DUAL at least 2X per day.
ADVANCED: Add Lid n' Lash cleaner/skin conditioner to lids and lashes nightly.
MAINTENANCE: Use Blephagel 2-3 times per week. Blephagel is effective and is not a steroid. Use a hypochlorous spray throughout the day.
Type 2: Bacterial Blepharitis: Infection causing inflammation – usually responds to standard treatment and/or antibiotics. Important to see your eye care professional!
EARLY: Increased diligence of lid care. Use baby shampoo on lids and lashes daily. Use eye drops such as HYLO DUAL at least 2X per day.
ADVANCED: Clean lids and lashes with Blephaclean medicated pads. Use once or twice daily depending on severity/need.
ADVANCED PLUS+: Topical and/or oral antibiotics are required to clear the bacterial infection (prescription required). The decision to prescribe these medications is generally considered only after other forms of treatment are tried.
MAINTENANCE: Use Blephagel 3-4 times per week. Blephagel is effective and is
not a steroid. Use a hypochlorous spray throughout the day.
Type 3: Demodex Blepharitis: Infection of lash roots causing lid margin irritation – does not respond to antibiotics
(No early stage)
ADVANCED: Recommended treatment is daily Tea tree oil lid care pads or foam. I recommend Lid 'n Las Plus or Blephadex. Warning – tea tree treatment oil is very intense. Follow treatment instructions exactly and completely to avoid discomfort. Blephadex adds coconut oil to minimize treatment irritation.
MAINTENANCE Use Blephadex or Zocular Wipes 2-3 times per week.
Type 4: Meibomian Blepharitis (MGD – Meibomian Gland Dysfunction): Clogged oil glands along lid margins causing irritation and dry-eye
Treatment of meibomian blepharitis is the same as “Lipid Deficiency” dry eye. Please refer to dry eye information for our treatment protocol.
Type 5: Rosacea Blepharitis: Associated with Acne Rosacea skin condition. Causes dry eye and ocular irritation.
Rosacea Blepharitis treatment can be complex. Typically, a combination of Meibomian and Demodex Blepharitis treatments are used. Rosacea is also often currently treated with oral tetracycline-type oral medications. Options should be discussed with you eye care professional. We find it very help to use hypochlorous spray throughout the day.
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