The first step in overcoming blepharitis is getting an accurate diagnosis from our ophthalmologist. Blepharitis has symptoms in common with conjunctivitis and dry eye disease. Blepharitis can be caused by any of the following conditions:
It's important to treat the right condition. Receiving an eye exam from our ophthalmologist is the first step to beating blepharitis.
The second step in beating blepharitis is keeping the eyes clean without irritating them. Often all you need to keep blepharitis at bay is applying a warm (never hot) compress to your eyes with a clean, moist cloth twice a day. Our ophthalmologist can show you how to scrub your eyelids with baby shampoo or how to use warming masks, hypochlorite solutions, tea tree oil solutions, or eyelid scrubs like Ocusoft Foam Plus or TheraTears Sterilid. Just keeping your eyes clean makes a huge difference in how they feel.
The third step in beating blepharitis is coming back to our ophthalmologist for reevaluation as needed. It is important to not get too comfortable after your blepharitis treatment, especially if it is caused by a bacterial infection. It's crucial to get a bacterial infection under complete control before you stop treatment, or it can come back with even worse symptoms. If you have blepharitis that is severe enough that you need topical steroid treatments, you want to make sure they aren't causing any unexpected side effects. It may take a couple of visits to see your ophthalmologist to get a severe case of blepharitis under control.
It's easy to schedule your eye exam at Remagin. Just request your appointment online or call us today at (407) 674-1856. If you live in West Orlando, Windermere, or the surrounding area, and suffering from blepharitis, help is available. Dr. Raja will answer any questions you may have and provide the treatment you need for effective relief.
Book Appointment Today"My husband had surgery to lift his brow, upper eyelids, and lower eyelids. The results were superb and the difference is so dramatic."
"The office staff is very friendly and courteous. I have always been able to get an appointment promptly. I highly recommend Remagin."
"Excellent customer service, no long waiting, and annual eye complete within an hour. I definitely recommend the Remagin for your eye care. See you next year. Thank you!!"