Blepharitis: Top 3 Treatments For Blepharitis Removal At Home

[@DrEyeGuy]

What treatment has worked best for your blepharitis?

[@tamaramorris9187]

Hi. I have had blepharitis for over 18months now. I have been tested for various other eye conditions but they have all come back negative and always told it is just blepharitis. I do warm compress 2x daily Artificial tears as and when Hypochlorous acid to clean my eyes I have had 2 courses of doxycycline for two 3 month periods and as soon as I’ve stopped I’ve had a flare up. I have a flare up of blepharitis every month and it is really effecting my life. Any tips welcomed.

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@tamaramorris9187 Have you been check for demodex? There some lid wipes or eyelid cleansers that have tea tree oil in them that help for demodex. But you have to be careful with tea tree oil and not leave it on...studies are coming out that if you leave it on and don't wash it off it could negatively impact your oil glands.

[@tamaramorris9187]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you for your reply. Nobody has ever mentioned this to me at my many ophthalmology appointments but I have an appointment coming up so I will ask them then. Thank you. I will purchase some tea tree oil

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@tamaramorris9187 you can check out www.eyelovethesun.com. They have really great products and I think can help a lot. Just remember to be careful with the tea tree oil.

[@king0vdarkness]

@@tamaramorris9187 please may I ask what's your progress with this?

[@chrystalthornton1502]

Suffered from this the last 4 years and my optometrist never diagnosed it (or showed much interest in diagnosing it). I have nearly clawed my eyes out with the itching and horrible red swollen eyelids. Have just recently discovered blepharitis as a condition on internet and been using treatments like you advocate. One week in and have found much relief already.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for commenting this. Glad to hear you are getting some relief.

[@LindaCoffee]

@@DrEyeGuy mine has a clear discharge like tears. When I wake up in the morning the clear discharge has dries on my eye lashes. It is worse in the winter with the heat in the house makes it worse. I change my pillow case every other night and I have dry eyes. Thank you for your video. I have had it four years and I have Cataracs.

[@lisagardner4814]

How do I know if I have dry eye or Blepharis? I have foggy leaky , so Swollen eyelash line and I’m losing my eyelashes too :( woll hypoc acod help

[@rightwingstanjonesjournal4920]

@@LindaCoffee Same with me. Have developing cataracts and last year starting experiencing symptoms of crusty eyelids. These treatments have really been a relief. Good luck.

[@LGAussie]

It’s not a bacteria in many cases. It’s a mite called Demodex. I’m surprised u didn’t inform ur viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. I’m glad ur going to do a video on demodex. I’ll look for it.

[@daggy561]

Great tips here ! Stay strong gang, we won’t let blepharitis defeat or take control of our lives 😤 stay positive

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for this comment! Always good to stay positive!

[@Rachel-zb4xe]

I’ve been suffering with this for 4 years now. The doctors I’ve seen always push it off and don’t give me great advice. Thank you for this!

[@DrEyeGuy]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@LGAussie]

U should see a parasite specialist. Most dermatologist have no clue. It’s a mite called Demodex. I’m surprised u didn’t inform ur viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. I’m glad ur going to do a video on demodex. I’ll look for it.

[@drbassface]

Just got prescribed PROTOPIC. Only thing that actually helped. Dry eye is better too. Five years of warm compresses, hydroclorous spray, eyelid cleaning scrubs, and more actually brought on the skin irritation. Can’t believe it’s taken so long. Hoping my eyelashes grow back🙏. Meanwhile, steroid drops used in the recent past have caused cataracts. At age 66 1/2. Dermatologist was aghast when I told her I used tea tree oil Eyelid Scrubs!!! My ophthalmologist, allergist, and dermatologist need to get together and educate each other on all these conditions in and around the eye imo.

[@LGAussie]

Yes, It’s a mite called Demodex. I’m surprised u didn’t inform ur viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. I’m glad ur going to do a video on demodex. I’ll look for it. Everyone needs to know about this. No one is telling them.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Planning the video right now. I wanted to include IPL as a treatment in the video, and we just got IPL in our office, so I should be shooting it soon. 🙂 I'll see if I can go over the difference of demodex blepharitis and seborrheic blepharitis. Thanks for the awesome comment.

[@sabine3769]

That's sounds horrific

[@olderandwiser127]

@@sabine3769 normal part of life on earth. Nothing to fear.

[@utahboxergirl11]

​@DrEyeGuy be sure and talk about hypochlorous acid and I'm curious about that new eye drop that cost like $2,000 I think it's called XDemvy.

[@HeyaHoyah]

Had it since I was 5 and it’s been 20 years so far 🤙🏼 Livin the chronic/severe life

[@kathyjenkins4067]

I do the gentle massages of the eye lids in the hot steaming showers to help melt the eye oil. This has helped a whole lot! I run a warm air humidifier in the house. Plus I put a drop of Erythromycin Ophthalmic ointment in my eyes before bed. I hope this can help someone!

[@karenburroughs1535]

I would’ve never thought of humidifier, but it makes a lot of sense. Also, your tip with the steaming shower is also very good. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@kathyjenkins4067]

@@karenburroughs1535 The ophthalmic ointment is the answer !

[@one-to-one-ratio]

My eyelashes just fall out at this point and take 2 months to grow back, It's literally the only thing holding me back in life rn, the amount of stress and anxiety this causes me is overwhelming, I've had it for my whole life, I'm 22 now

[@DrEyeGuy]

That sounds awful. They haven't found out why they fall out? Do you know of you have trichotillomania?

[@LGAussie]

It’s a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@olderandwiser127]

Lifestyle changes, such as diet, help a lot. Start by eliminating all processed foods. Get plenty of animal fats.

[@beckyphillips6798]

I’ve been dealing with eye issues for years. I had developed some bad habits of pulling stringy mucus out of my eyes because it would give a little relief. I started using the wipes you recommend and I am feeling to much better. I wish my eye doc had told me about them. I thought it was hormonal. Thank you so much for your great videos!

[@miakrauss555]

So Blepharitis can also be caused by demodex mites...I have suffered for years and year with this...tried all those remedies; all different kinds of scrubs...Ocuscrub etc. HOWEVER...Cliradex is the BEST all around scrub. It does have the tea tree scrub and made such a difference. I used to spend 20 minutes cleaning, massaging, soaking and only ended up with swollen lids. I got Cliradex and Bingo! Huge difference. I use it every few days a week.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Glad to hear you found what works. You are exactly right, demodex is a big cause of blepharitis. I plan on making a separate video about it. Thanks for the comment.

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. Johnson’s baby shampoo helps the eyelash area too.

[@stien9330]

Great tips! Thank you! I would like to share something my eye doctor told me that has helped nexr to these other things you mention to keep the blepharitis under control. That is to take omega 3 daily. It helps to fight infections. It helps me alot.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for mentioning this!

[@LGAussie]

Washing the eyes with Johnson’s Baby shampoo kills the mites in the follicles too. I may feel it right away.

[@d4vekoz]

@@LGAussiehow often do you wash it?Is it safe to use everyday?

[@albertmcfry6322]

Great information,had this problem for years.It comes and go’s, you have to stay on top of this,or it will get out of control!

[@DrEyeGuy]

So true! Thanks for commenting!

[@2Ryled]

I washed my eyes with a candida soap. It stung a little. But immediately after my lids felt a lot better. Then I wash my pillows & change bedding. I think that will help a lot. Our pillows & sheets hold a lot of yucky things in them. More so pillows. I change sheets a lot but most of us don't wash pillows as often as we should. If it keeps returning, get allergy covers for the pillows, then put your pillow case over that. Bet that's the cause if it keeps returning.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Awesome Tip! Thanks for commenting this!

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DrEyeGuy I buy new pillows at Walmart every few months and wash and change my pillow case everyday too . I’ve only done compresses but I got some Hypoc acid and plan to try it

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@Sulaeyes]

Do you mind sharing the name of the candida soap?

[@sabine3769]

Great advice

[@hollydavis8860]

My daughters bf has a stye right now! I’m going to pass this video on to her! Thanks Dr. Eye Guy!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks! Hopefully this video helps.

[@janinemorris3551]

You had me like button.great information . I just had a cornea transplant ,so it’s very important to me. Thank you 😊💕

[@DrEyeGuy]

Glad to hear you liked the Like Button placement. 😄 I hope the transplant went well!

[@jeanneratterman]

The electric eye compress is worth purchasing: evenly heats, don’t’ have to refresh, has 3 settings for length of time and 3 setting for heat levels. I got mine from a catalog.

[@akosibail]

I have it very bad, when I look down my lower lids it’s all red and inflamed. I do the compresses daily, I use the tea tree item you showed, and I take omega oil as per my optometrist. But to no avail. I’m so scared this will be permanent. My eyes are deeply itchy every day and I find myself rubbing extremely hard when it gets bad. I guess what I can do more is to do the scrubs twice a day but my issue seems to be way more posterior. Is there a chance this will go away after a few years? Especially if I up my care?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Yes, the goal is to try and get it to a level that you can maintain it. It can be common for people to go through periods in their life when the blepharitis is worse. You could try upping your care. You might be a good candidate for Blephex, to try and remove all of the biofilm from your lids, or maybe invest in Nulids, a more advanced treatment for your lids... but it can be a little pricey.

[@akosibail]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you 🙏🏼

[@msmacthankQ]

Have you tried using colloidal sliver? Im using at the moment for a flare up and it’s going really fast.

[@Infopeace88]

@@akosibail HI, have you found a remedy?

[@FishermansFriend-ml7xf]

Manuka honey high strength and colloidal silver spray. Do some research on it. This guy is just regurgitating shit that has never worked or either only on those who have extremely mild symptoms. Natural remedies are always your best bet. Search Makuna honey for blepharitis on yourube and you'll learn alot more.

[@reneebodily6651]

Great video! I'm glad to know how to get rid of this condition.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@swaggsollady152]

I used a Neutrogena eyeliner and developed this. Should I throw out any other eye makeup used since it's caused by bacteria?

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@amandaelizabethchaconsando7648]

THANK YOU!!! Excellent video

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! Glad you thought so.

[@sherryh7485]

A few years ago I would occasionally get a very swollen eyelid at the eyelash line. Extremely Painful, grating on my eye and constantly watering. Tried pain meds, didn't work at all, even after being seen by an urgent care provider. Laugh if you want, but I know this solution came from the Lord, or how else would I have thought of it? Nasal sprays shrink the swollen membranes inside the nose in order for one to breathe easier. So I squirted some on a cotton swab, applied to my swollen eyelid. Soon the swelling greatly reduced the pain and intense watering went away, Anecdotal, true, but it worked EVERY TIME to reduce the swelling, pain and watering.

[@GinaZambonino]

Thank you for your great info! God bless you!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for commenting. Glad I could help!

[@sandietan397]

Thanks doc for your detailed video. The eye lid models are great.

[@OCuSOFTInc]

Great information, we really enjoy your videos! Thank you for recommending our products.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for watching my videos! I love OcuSoft!

[@smjj7038]

I’ve just had my second corneal erosion and also diagnosed with MGD. Thanks for this fantastic, informative video. I like your clear description of the difference between anterior and posterior blepharitis. I’ll be using this home management strategies going forward!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for such an amazing comment! Sorry to hear about your corneal erosion... I recently did a video about that because I wanted people to know about this condition as it can be pretty painful and irritating. I hope things just get better from here.

[@abkap5435]

i love this channel..it gives me Hope

[@DrEyeGuy]

This is one of those comments that I need to put on my channel banner or something. Thank you very much.

[@abkap5435]

​@@DrEyeGuy Hey thanks for putting it out for Free... I have to leave my Corporate Software Development job.... due to dry EYE...now "full time treating my eyes and obesity" . have seen many docs over a period of 3 years... will see clinic 300miles from my place because they have advance diagnosis and treatment for dry eyes soon...

[@DrEyeGuy]

Dang, I wish you the best!

[@joebeer2160]

I suffer from permanent blepharitis. How can i make my eyes better even after all these years?

[@MrGutapg]

10 years ago, I discovered by accident that fluconazole efficiently combats blepharitis, take the test

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

My eye doctor just recommended tea tree oil and baby shampoo treatment for 3 months. First time I've had an eye exam that thorough and I've been wearing glasses for 38 years.

[@lorrybaker1]

I was diagnosed with this recently.

[@MrGutapg]

10 years ago, I discovered by accident that fluconazole efficiently combats blepharitis, take the test

[@ThimbleAndPlume]

Very informative. And I love the hidden like button! That gave me a chuckle

[@DrEyeGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@nrs6956]

Thank you.

[@zs5002]

Currently trying to “cure” myself or Blepharitis. I’m on Xdemvy at the moment but not really sure if it’s working. What has helped the most is just daily cleaning with tea tree oil and now I’m using hypochlorous spray also. I’ve noticed too that when i sleep well I wake up with less Inflamation and also severe stress makes it worse and may even be the reason I got it to begin with. I have to say I don’t think doctors fully understand this as they’ve told me stress has nothing to do with it. But im convinced our immune system keeps these mites at bay when you’re fully healthy

[@DrEyeGuy]

My next video coming out is all about demodex blepharitis... and I agree... sometimes it can be a battle to get rid of.

[@karenvegas6411]

Best educational video 👏👏

[@DrEyeGuy]

Wow! Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@Jenny-Rubi]

Loved the video and how funny you were! 😂

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@HellsDarlingDaughter]

I’m doing a deep dive on all this after an infection a week ago in my right upper lid turned into a chalazion I’ve haven’t been able to get rid of yet, and now I’m experiencing blepharitis symptoms in both eyes. Sucks so bad. Can blepharitis be a one time thing, or am I now looking at a lifetime of this? Ps, thanks for all your work putting these videos together with links, it’s been a huge stress relief!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for the comment! I really do appreciate it. Blepharitis can definitely flare up at different times of life. Some people do battle it as a chronic issue though unfortunately. But if you are already working to control it, I believe you can knock it out, or at least get it under control.

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@N0N4M30]

Omg I have the same issue now for 3 months and it doesn’t get better even with antibiotics and cortisone I’m devastated what can I do? Did yours get better?

[@prakritishah6898]

@@N0N4M30sameee I did every thing 3mnth back it came for ist time and it will go life time si mch stressed ??😢😢😢😢 Ntg helps ointment , no eye make up 😢😢😢

[@plusultratoys]

Great vid doc!!! Have had crusty eye lashes for a while now!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks! Hope the video helped!

[@PrairyLilly]

Thank you

[@orangecat8298]

Great video

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks so much for watching my videos and commenting! You are awesome!

[@marykayd2781]

Doctor, where can I purchase the black eye heater shown in this video?

[@angieguymon4764]

Love the hidden like button in the lashes 🤣

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha! You never know what you will find in eyelashes!

[@SuperFamiKing]

My eyes are always swollen and they sting all day. It sucks, when I massage the eye lids before bed, the next morning I have a ton of gunk around the eyes. It makes it hard to be motivated during the day.

[@DrEyeGuy]

That is frustrating. So you clean your eyelids and eyelashes as well?

[@SuperFamiKing]

Yes 🙂 I am also using moisturiser on my eye lid

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@SuperFamiKing when do you use the moisturizer?

[@SuperFamiKing]

@@DrEyeGuy twice a day. Morning and before bed

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Good tip about using Ocusoft for allergies.The close up did look nasty looking!!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha, yeah, its a pretty nasty extreme model.

[@ankm7326]

Baby shampoo is probably a cheaper alternative that some of my doctors have suggested for my eyelids.

[@maydam1318]

Hi where can I buy the blephEx?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Right now it's mainly sold for office, as it's an in-office procedure performed by the eye doctor. A very good at home alternative would be buy a Nulids device.

[@jamiefortin2243]

Ive struggled with blepheritis for a few years now and ive had a hard time controlling it. Past couple of years ive developed eczema and flaking skin on my eyelids. Have you ever seen this before and could there be a correlation?

[@lil_sanjana]

Blepharities also is causing my eye lashes to fall off...is there any solution for that?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Are you using any blepharitis treatment right now?

[@lil_sanjana]

@@DrEyeGuy Yeah I visited the doctor and they suggested Chlorocol-h and VelDrop along with arm compress.

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. Johnson’s baby shampoo helps the eyelash area too.

[@pacificostriker]

We should to do this cleanings for all our life? Some cure?

[@Crystalcitrine]

Excellent

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks

[@nancyyesko9202]

Are eyelash mites, (demodex) the same thing as the bacteria you are referring to?

[@frankzupancic6587]

I take SEA BUCKTHORN BERRY OIL Capsules. 1 per day to start.

[@annettecook7213]

Been struggling with sore, dry, red eye for years. I’m at my wits end. Nothing that’s recommended ever works. Maybe it’s undiagnosed Blepharitis!

[@MusicCityCANE]

@Dr. EyeGuy I just got the hydrochlorous spray, wipes and compress. In what order should I use them? I just got diagnosed with Blepharitis yesterday. Please help, thanks in advance 🙏

[@DrEyeGuy]

Excellent Question. I usually do warm compress, then clean with wipes, then spray. You just want to make sure to keep your warm compresses clean as well.

[@MusicCityCANE]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it!

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. Johnson’s baby shampoo helps the eyelash area too.

[@luckyDancer100]

I’ve had this for 3 months. So uncomfortable.

[@DrEyeGuy]

It definitely is! I don't think people realize how irritating it can be.

[@brianwilson1446]

Dr Guymon: Thanks for the videos. I've got blepharitis on both eyes and it feels like it is causing some blurred vision. I recently went in to an ophthalmologist and got a prescription for glasses. My left eye was 20/30 and my right eye was about 20/80. I got some glasses. (I had not worn glasses before.) But with my new glasses the vision in my right eye is sharp but the left eye seems a little blurred. I'm wondering if the blepharitis might have prevented an accurate prescription?? (The doc recommended Ocusoft lid scrubs and I have been using them about 10 days.)

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for the comment Brian. That's a tricky question, because there could be a number of things that could be the reason for the blurred left eye with glasses. It's possible the blepharitis could have prevented an accurate prescription. If there was a significant amount of inflammation as well as dryness, that can make it tricky to nail down the rx accurately. If you were seen recently, I bet you could call your eye doctor and get in to recheck your prescription. I know many offices you can get a recheck if you feel like it's not exactly right.

[@brianwilson1446]

@@DrEyeGuy Thanks for taking time for a reply. Yes, the doc has a 30 day recheck policy, so I'm going to go back in.

[@DrEyeGuy]

That's good. I'd be curious to find out if he gets a different prescription for that eye.

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@alwayswinning3743]

I've had Bleph since Mid 20's I'm now almost 40 ... I've tried everything, warm compresses, cold, cleaning with cue tips etc etc Restaisis eye drops (spelling) all the over the counter eye drops ... Edit: why do cold compresses work better for me than warm? Best thing works for me is FML eye drops that are precscribed by doctors/specialist ... My GP no longer can give me these as they aren't meant for long-term. I'll have to go back to see my specialist and see what else they can do. I have red eyelids and on the eyelid margin alsways red. People almost always say "Oh your eyes are Red" and feel like I have to explain to them. I'm tired of doing this and now I just say YEH - no longer give a shit about explaining to people all the time. So over this BLEPH ... They need a treatment soon

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for this comment... this highlights are people can struggle from this condition. It sounds like you have an inflammation cycle for sure, especially since a steroid drops helps with the symptoms. That's also probably why the cold compresses help more, as it decreases the inflammation. Diet might be related. You could look into more higher end treatment, like blephex or nulids as well.

[@alwayswinning3743]

@@DrEyeGuy My diet is about 70% healthy 30% crap, but I do drink energy or coke every day so thinking of stopping that or cuttting down and do drink Alcohol on Friday's I'll be cutting that soon. I'll take a look at Blephex and Nulids

[@alwayswinning3743]

@@DrEyeGuy I also think it all started working in warehousing (still do - 60 hours a week) but think back in the day you rub your hands over eyes b4 you wash them, don't do it anymore as I learnt my lesson. Have to work with dust etc

[@DrEyeGuy]

I bet you're right

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. What type of specialist r u seeing?

[@lindag5076]

I can’t find the link to pick up the items

[@monicali2608]

What about castor oil?

[@NatalieEspinoza-q3d]

Can you put in the link for the black heat mask?

[@sandietan397]

Hi Doc, Where can I get the soft white manual brush to be used with the foam cleanser?

[@ryans7146]

I never had an issue until I started using a specific brand sunscreen on my eyelids then I woke up with postanterior issues went to urgent care in the first 2 days and got drops antibiotics and oral antibiotics (my eye was nearly swollen shut) then I started doing the compresses yesterday with the qtip massage (rolling the qtip down) I also have a cleansing oil that I put on the qtip. After the compress when I do the qtip massage roll I get little white dots on the margin of my eyelids. I use the qtip with the cleansing oil to wipe away the little drops of oil that comes out. I haven't been wearing my contacts either.... but I have friends coming into town tomorrow and we're going to a festival over the weekend. How long does it take to clear up once you start antibiotics, along with expressing the glands with the qtip rolls?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Hi, great question. If you are dealing with an infection and using antibiotics you should hopefully see big improvement within 3 days....thats if the antibiotics are working. If you have thicker oil in your oil glands, that could take longer to change up unfortunately. I'll cross my fingers for you.

[@kimberlyyost6028]

The like 👍🏼 button...I’m still giggling

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha! Those hidden surprises in the eyelashes!

[@lorettawilson3792]

I had 3 says on my lip they kept coming, then getting a little then coming back. I fixed them I. 3 days with cut up nicotine patches. Was gone in 3 days

[@rossthomson7868]

My eyelids are extremely dry and stinging, but my eyelashes look nothing like this. What could it be.

[@DrEyeGuy]

It could be just that, very dry. Are they red and irritated looking?

[@jemellcourtney8942]

How long should I keep the warm compress on?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Great question! 10-15 minutes is ideal. Thanks for watching!

[@jemellcourtney8942]

Thank you

[@finefelinegirl]

Clever “Like Button” trick! Got me to do the click 😅

[@DrEyeGuy]

😄 awesome! Thanks for doing that.

[@RuffRides]

thanks

[@lindag5076]

I have this now and for a couple months! Itches, hurts like a wart on lower eyed lid

[@king0vdarkness]

Nice, I'll check out my boots store for these!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Your boots store?

[@king0vdarkness]

@@DrEyeGuy yep, in the UK we have a general health store called "Boots", they are also a pharmacy so its quite convenient, they have lots of stuff from foot care to gloves and deodorant! Only issue is the long queues lol

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@king0vdarkness Ooohhh! Got it!

[@maisyjane100]

Is Blepharitis same as MGD? My eyes red and sore every day I'm so fed up nothing works iv tried everything 😑😑

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good question. Not necessarily the same thing, but often times these conditions are linked together. This can be tough.. sorry to hear you are struggling.

[@maisyjane100]

@@DrEyeGuy thankyou for replying ❤️ yes its very hard I do everything iv been told to do but still suffering daily with sore red inflamed eyes for months nothing works feel myself going in to deep depression with this each day 😐 I just can't seem to get it under control I use little makeup as possible sum days none at all and for a lady very difficult not that I ever wore much eye makeup 😜 not wore my contact lenses for about 6 months wat I'd give to go back to a normal life ❤️ x

[@Cooliorodriguez94]

@@maisyjane100 hey maisyjane. I am going crazy here too. Please feel free to contact me

[@dystopian-oo4ud]

I've had it for 2 years it started slowly total creeper...what I've learned is due to it my glands on upper right corner eye is like clogged and it stats getting crusty...and I need to like peel that off of it grows....I use a wet qtip with gel tear ... but sometimes it hurts like hell....

[@DrEyeGuy]

Are you able to control it pretty well when you do that?

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. Johnson’s baby shampoo helps the eyelash area too.

[@ImKnownAsNix]

Iv had this thing for the longest time and it won’t go away it’s just my bottom eye lid staying red and sometime create dead skin, what would you recommend the most?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Have you been to your eye doc yet? I wonder if you are dealing with demodex?

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs. Johnson’s baby shampoo helps the eyelash area too.

[@asaamantha]

I got this from wearing eye contacts lens, it’s been about a month and it only gets worse. I have the anterior one and flake so much, Nothing seems to work for me

[@DrEyeGuy]

so frustrating! It could be possible that you are dealing with demodex, little mites that can live on the eyelashes. Those are trickier to get rid of.

[@angiekitson-harris4257]

You're really nice Doc. You made me laugh with your like button. 😂😂😂👍👍

[@DrEyeGuy]

🤣 Thank you!

[@_qwerty5358]

Thanks Doc. I am using 2% Tea Tree cleanser from eye eco followed by 0.02% hypochlorus acid leave-on spray. Any thoughts about the blephex microexfoliation? Thanks!

[@DrEyeGuy]

We do blephex in our office. You need a doctor that isn't gentle. They really need to dive into the eyelids to make it effective. It can help break the cycle of nasty blepharitis, but it can be tricky. We usually do it when blepharitis is hard to control.

[@_qwerty5358]

@@DrEyeGuy thanks very much. I'd probably need to seek an eye doctor. I suspect I have Demodex and the aforementioned products, while they help, are not strong enough eventhough I use them 2-3x a day. Also, I have noticed the white flakings/film gets worse if I use products with olive oils/coconut oils. Any thoughts?

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@metoo7593]

A lot of my eyelashes fallen out by using any of these product would it help my eyelashes to grow back?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Not necessarily. Do you know the cause of your eyelashes falling out? Are you dealing with an infection or demodex? If so, then having those eyelids and eyelashes clean by using these products could help.

[@metoo7593]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you

[@petersorensen4396]

I need to stop my upper eyelid from producing too much oil! Left eye only! EYE HAVE TO MASSAGE THE EYELID TO GET THE OIL OUT.

[@prakritishah6898]

Ehhh oil is being produce . Is that bhelephrits tooo ??? Washing shampo make even more dry 😢😢 Ntg help

[@dentsway]

Hey I was diagnosed with blepharitis.Now my eyelashes are falling to an extent that I can see patches on my lid.what should I do for the regrowth of my eyelashes?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Sorry to hear this. Usually if you can treat you blepharitis and get it under control, the eyelashes should grow back. How has your treatment been working?

[@dentsway]

@@DrEyeGuy it's better now.i am regularly cleaning my eyes and applying polyfax on it.its not that itchy as it's used to be.Shouldi apply lash serum on it?

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@dentsway you could... but sometimes the lash serum could be irritating to the eyelids and spark up the blepharitis again.

[@dentsway]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you for your reply . Is there any other treatment to regrow the eyelashes?

[@SimranSingh-zr4oe]

@@dentsway use casor oil

[@michaelhanson7126]

small plate 2 drops of tea tree oil with paper towel wipe your eyes

[@KathyBrooksArt]

I know they call it dry eye, but my eyes (esp the right one, which is worse) water constantly throughout the day. Is this common?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Yes, very common for your eyes to water from being dry. The eyes will kick in a protective mechanism and water the eye to protect itself. But, there are a lot of different reasons for the eyes to water as well. So it could be another reason why your eye is watering. I have a video about watery eyes if you haven't checked it out already, that might help.

[@KathyBrooksArt]

@@DrEyeGuy Thank you so much, I will definitely check out that video. Your videos are so clear and easy to understand. Many thanks to you!

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@KathyBrooksArt Thank you for saying that. That is my biggest worry, is that I won't get the message across clearly.

[@hazzeleyezz85]

Are those mites the same thing as dust mites?

[@LGAussie]

See a parasite specialist. Many stems have no clue. It could be a mite called Demodex. See a parasite specialist. Many Dermatologist are clueless. He needs to inform his viewers about these mites. Everyone has them. Sometimes the mites just overpopulate if ur not getting enough rest, sleep, good nutrition, etc. These mites eat the hair follicles. Similar to mange in cats or dogs. These mites can spread to the scalp and thin ur hair out. The bugs love eating the follicle. The males stay on the surface, and the females stay by the follicle to eat and lay their eggs.

[@51249ca]

anyone ever use Lid-Care towelettes by Alcon?

[@Psychiatry.321]

انت نتك خفيف حكي

[@julietteSoul]

Dont wear eye make - period!

[@prakritishah6898]

For how long life time it so devastating 😢😢😢😢 m so depressed its not going to cure for life long 😢😢😢😢 Ntg works searching natural remidu

[@robertbodily7068]

Those big lashes showing Blepharitis are nasty looking. Yikes give me the cure.

[@DrEyeGuy]

It can look pretty nasty under a microscope too!

[@jobooboo6830]

You're selling for companies and you don't get to the point

[@DrEyeGuy]

Not selling for companies...but I agree... trying to get to the point faster with each video. My newer videos I try and get to it faster.

[@nena_gz]

​@@DrEyeGuyyou are doing great. Thanks for helping! ❤

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

I somehow hit the like button, almost as if there was some sort of semi-subliminal message in this FANTASTIC and incredibly informative video. The 👍 button idea was pure genius.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha! Glad to hear my semi-subliminal messages work. Thanks for the awesome compliment!

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

@@DrEyeGuy My pleasure. I'll happily help you grow your channel by blabbing my head off and liking everything except your recipe for pot roast. That one seems a little out of place. Maybe I'll give it a whirl tho. Seriously though, thanks to you, I just figured out what a warm compress ACTUALLY is. I thought it was an old, wet wash cloth that was scorching hot for the first 9 seconds and worthlessly luke warm for the remainder of the time. GREAT stuff. /eye speech

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit Haha, yeah I guess that pot roast is my black sheep video.... haha! That comment threw me for a loop for a second... went and actually checked to see if there was something about pot roast on my channel... haha! Thanks again!

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

@@DrEyeGuy Atta boy. Glad you got my nutty sense of humor. Sorry, I guess I didn't fully convey tone. Just lmk when you perfect your homemade chile recipe ; )

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha! I'm actually entering a chili cook-off next month... not even kidding. Ill let you know if I win and give you the recipe.

[@vivekdesai8500]

Thank you

[@carmenvelez5440]

Thanks

[@DrEyeGuy]

You're very welcome