eyelidtwitch
09-21-2006, 09:01 AM
:) I am pretty sure this is what I have.. have been reading up on it and have got the light sensitivty problem, sometimes feels like there is something in my eye, sometimes a bit blurry, sometimes watery, sometimes feels dry, slight redy tinge to upper eye lid in the corner. Have been to optomatrist who said my eye is absolutely fine and there is no problem concerning eye etc.. apart from a slight prescription.
Whats the best way to deal with this problem?? not a fan of doctors.
EYESTWO22
09-21-2006, 01:23 PM
Your symptoms that you expressed seem to point to Blepharitis. Sometimes doctors do not find all the signs related to blepharitis if a biomicrosope examination is not performed.
Blepharitis can be difficult to manage because it tends to recur. Treatment depends on the type of blepharitis you have. It may include applying warm compresses to the eyelids, cleansing them, using an antibiotic and/or massaging the lids. If your blepharitis makes your eyes feel dry, the doctor may also prescribe artificial tears or lubricating ointments, or suggest silicone punctal plugs. Sometimes steroids are used to control inflammation, but the potential side effects speak against long-term use.
The warm compress portion of treatment is designed to loosen crusts on your eyes before you cleanse them; it can also warm up and loosen the plugs blocking the meibomian glands in meibomianitis. Wash your hands, then dampen a clean washcloth with warm water and place it over your closed eyes
Cleansing the eyelids is essential to blepharitis treatment. It is recommended to clean them with: warm water only, salt water, baby shampoo diluted with warm water or a special over-the-counter product specifically made for cleansing the lids. First wash your hands, then dip a clean washcloth, cotton swab or gauze pad into your cleaning solution. Gently wipe it across your lashes and lid margin. Rinse with cool water. Use a different washcloth, swab or pad for your other eye, and repeat the process.
This is the general "treatment" for blepharitis. You need to find an Optometrist that is trained with Theraputical Pharmisutical Agents (TPA). He or She will evaluate your eyes with a biomicrosope and perscribe an antibotic/steriod if the "general" treatment,mentioned above, is not responding.
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