The lids and lashes are often neglected in our daily hygiene routine and can contribute significantly to the symptoms associated with blepharitis and dry eye disease. Bacteria and mites can reside on the lashes and proper lid care is very important for your overall eye health.
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This is an in-office procedure that takes about 15 minute that will give your eyelid margins a really deep cleaning.
More info on blephexOmega 3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatories that stimulate tear production and change the composition of the oils in the glands of your eyelid. Among their other health benefits, they have been proven to help control dry eye disease and improve eye gland function.
Uses heat therapy on the eyelid glands to secrete the oil component of the tears to improve tear film stability.
Our doctors may prescribe medications to increase tear production and decrease eye inflammation. Common medications include steroid based drops, restasis and xiidra.
BlephEx is one of the newest treatments for dry eye disease and blepharitis. It is a simple 10 minute in-office procedure performed directly by us. This procedure effectively removes bacterial biofilm (crusty substance that accumulate over the years) from the surface of the lid margin and the glands that aid in the production of your natural tears.
The cause of chronic blepharitis can sometimes be secondary to a Demodex infestation of the eyelid follicles. Your optometrist will be able tell by examining your eyelashes if there is an overpopulation of the demodex mites. Tea tree oil kills demodex and is the most promising treatment – Blephadex wipes or Lid n Lash plus wipes contain tea tree oil.
