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Potato Pack
Posted by Maryalice (Eugene, Or) on 09/27/2013
★☆☆☆☆
I tried the potato packs on my blepharitis, but they did not seem to work. In fact, they seemed to make my eyes redder. My blepharitis is causing really red eyes and pain. I do put warm compresses on my eyes every day. I use homeopathic eye drops. I have tried the castor oil, but it seemed to actually cause the blepharitis to get worse, though made my eyes feel better. Any other insight as to how to deal with this issue is much appreciated. Thanks!
Castor Oil
Posted by Celeste (Southwest, Missouri) on 01/20/2014
(I hope folks are not using drugstore castor oil processed with hexane. Hexane can cause blindness so everyone be sure to use only hexane free castor oil from the health food store or online.)
Castor oil has only very slightly helped my eyes. I've noticed that my symptoms are usually held at bay while I'm wearing foundation and either putting fresh foundation on before bed usually works at keeping it under control. However, this winter it's been worse than ever and so I've been washing with baby shampoo and using psoriasis lotions very lightly around my eyes (burns like the dickens for a few minutes) which helps tremendously but hasn't completely relieved it. I've also noticed when I eat fungus promoting foods like I did last night, it's absolutely horrible by morning (no matter what I put on my eyelids before bed) with much more redness, swelling, itching, burning etc than usual. Those foods would be sugar and grains for starters. I had popcorn and chocolate last night and I'm paying for it this morning!!
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/10/2014
Okay I saw my eye Dr. again the other day. I was told that this blepharitis has to do with the weather and that it is common. Why do I get all this crappy stuff? I was told to use the Systane drops a few times a day and to use the Tobramax (I think I spelled it right) all around my eyes. This thing has got me so irritable and moody and I can't cry because it hurts! I don't know if I can post pics here or not and don't see a link. I told someone I feel like/look like a reptile zombie. It is all red, sore, peely/blistery and I look horrible! I want it to ease already. :-(
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Chloe (Lexington, Ky) on 06/25/2015
I have been suffering from blepharitis for years and finally there is a professional in-office treatment for it. It is called Bleph EX, the doctor cleans your lids under microscope with a special tool. You will get your before and after pictures, the difference is astonishing. I am symptoms free and finally not embarrassed by my appearance.
Eucalyptus and Lemongrass
Posted by Cindy (Tennessee) on 04/04/2023
Thank you for the information. I ordered some today and cannot wait to receive it. I've been successful at keeping mine down to a minimum by taking an omega supplement called De 3 manufactured by PRN. It has helped tremendously with calming the burning of my eyelids. The burning was really getting out of control for me. I've had blepharitis for years. I'm hoping the lotion you used will help with the crusting on my eyelids as well as the watering of my eyes. Thank you for your suggestion!
Hand Wipes
Posted by Mike (UK) on 01/30/2024
Hi mate, the main ingredient in wet ones that worked so well for blepharitis is actually Benzethonium chloride. They changed it in 2019 to benzalkonium after this. I'm surprised to hear that the benzalkonium chloride has worked for you. Does it still work?
Turpentine Baths
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 02/19/2022
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@ Javier... Cups? Try drops! The first time I tried this, it felt like someone poured gasoline on me and lit me on fire! Unless your skin is made of leather, it will probably do the same to you. Good news is, you will get used to it.
Making your own white turpentine bath
source recipe:
https://gameasphalt.ru/en/skipidar-emulsiya-skipidarnye-vanny-instrukciya-pokazaniya-otzyvy/
This white emulsion contains high quality essential oil of pine resin, along with salicylic acid, natural camphor and soap. It is used for bathing, which activate and clean the capillaries through their contractions and pulsations, is to open the obstructed capillaries. This increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and leads to an increased removal of waste products. White emulsion does not increase body temperature.
White turpentine baths ingredients:
- Composition of the emulsion:
- turpentine/gum balsam 0.5 liter
- water 0.5 liter
- salicylic acid or willow bark extract 3 gram/ml
- baby soap 30 gram/ml
- camphor alcohol 20ml
White turpentine mixture. To prepare 1 liter of the mixture, you will need: distilled water 550 ml, salicylic acid 3 g, camphor alcohol 20 ml, gum turpentine 500 ml and baby soap 30 g, which must be finely chopped. Method of preparation: pour distilled water into an enamel bowl and put on fire. After boiling water, add salicylic acid and planed baby soap. Stirring with a glass rod, cook for about 15 minutes, over low heat - until the soap dissolves. Remove the dishes from the fire and pour in the gum turpentine. Then, mix and add camphor alcohol. The resulting mixture, pour into a glass dish made of tinted glass. The finished mixture looks like curdled milk. During storage, it may separate into 2-3 layers - therefore, it must be shaken before use. Store the mixture in a dark place and at room temperature - so it can be stored for up to 1 year.
OR
My Small Batch Formula
Fill the bathtub up with enuff water so you can submerge your head down into it while bathing.
Bathtub temp MUST be at 100 degrees F.
While the tub is filling up. Take a clean empty soda bottle and add the following:
- 20 drops Pine resin turpentine. Increase drops as you can tolerate up to 60 drops.
- 1 - 325mg aspirin for the salicylic acid (it will dissolve in water)
- 20 drops baby shampoo
- 20 drops camphor oil
Now fill the bottle halfway up with water, cap, and shake til uniformed.
Now add this to your bathwater. Soak and enjoy. Unless you have a way to re-heat the water in the tub, you will have to refill tub with a new batch.
Turpentine Baths
Posted by Madelyn (Idaho) on 06/16/2023
Hi Rob in Kentucky, thanks so much for sharing this. I really appreciate it. I'm going to tell my sons this so they don't keep “forgetting” to wash their faces with soap!
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Tania (Perth, Western Australia) on 11/13/2019
★★★★★
Washing along the eye lid with Tea Tree soap twice a day is making a world of difference for me. Have tried numerous other remedies over the years without success and have ended up with complications of ingrowing eye lashes etc. Now four weeks into this regime starting to turn things around at last, and dry eye symptoms improving too. There are a couple of studies out there now confirming this method especially for Ocular Rosacea sufferers.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Nima (Oregon) on 12/17/2017
Did you just use equal parts of ACV and distilled water?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Hope (Charlotte) on 08/19/2017
Diane,
How are your eyes doing now? Has anyone heard of wet ones to use for blepharitis? Also, my eyelashes are falling out. Has this happened to anyone else?
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/14/2020
Thank you, Missm, what great information!
Manuka Honey
Posted by Ruth (Australia) on 06/05/2016
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After reading this site about manuka honey for blepharitis, I tried a honey called Valentines and it is very very strong and burnt when I applied it, however, I used a small amount in organic coconut oil as a carrier and overnight my eyes have settled down and feel much better. I stopped washing them with warm water as I think this affects the natural moisturing affect in the eyes if you do it too much. The coconut oil does affect your vision temporarily but hopefully it will cure the condition and I won't need it except when I'm sleeping to control it. I wonder whether it is from being tested as every time I go to get them tested or get new glasses I seem to end up with it again. Only to be told its because of the sub tropical heat which causes it.
Hope this helps someone else as this site has helped me. Cheers
Castor Oil
Posted by Kathryn4 (Maryland) on 01/18/2016
★★★☆☆
Castor oil for blepharitis - I am sure it was beneficial for me short term, but I had to stop it completely as it made my eyes red around the skin area.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/21/2015
Doreen, read up on Castor Oil for the eyes (some people just put it on the eyelid, not into the eye).
And some people are helped by applying honey.
Doxycycline
Posted by Helen (Durham, County Of, UK) on 01/25/2015
I've suffered with this condition for a year, the warm compress, massage and cleansing doesn't seem to do any good at all, I hate having to look at people because I know my eyes look so bad, 2 months ago, my doctor prescribed me a weeks course of doxycycline, an antibiotic, before the week was up, my eyes were back to normal, I was so happy and relieved, but the condition has gradually started to come back, I did some research, and it is recommended that a 100mg capsule a day be taken for 1 month, then a 50mg capsule a day be taken for 2 months. Am going back to the doctors, will let you know how I get on.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Sam (Miami, FL) on 12/26/2014
Eyes and liver are connected.
Honey
Posted by Julie (Nigeria) on 12/23/2022
★★★★★
Honey really works on blepharitis. It stings a little, but it's bearable. I am happy that I tried it.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Mark (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 08/23/2015 12 posts
With difficulty!!
I ended up doing one eye at a time, placed 2 drops tea tree to cotton bud, 1 drop to wet the cotton and 1 drop to make wet.
1st I used a tincture / homopathy solution using Euphrasia of mother tincture (also called eyebright), few drops in boiled but cooled water, using cotton pads to wash eyes and lashes, softening any crust build up...I also added a couple drops of marigold tincture to the wash, both worked well but looking at bottles I have there is no marigold left but just under half bottle of eyebright, so I used marigold more than eyebright. Eyebright tho as the name suggests is the Eye healing herbal tincture, choice is yours.
Trust me do not pick it off dry, wosens and spreads creating lashes to thin and scar eyelids!!
Once crust buildup removed and lashes washed, leave to dry naturally, else tea tree will run into eyes.
Take cotton bud, close eye to treat making sure it stays shut then wipe the bud across ends of lashes and then further down lash,
i wouldnt wipe the base of lashes as extremely painful stinging of the eye if tea tree gets in. Keep eye shut for 5 or so mins (pain in ass but unavoidable if treatment to work)
Then repeat with the other eye if needs be.
You have to keep at it everyday and for a couple months to make sure alls well. I did this up to 3x a day as went on too long causing loose of lashes and chunks of skin scarring from dry picking it - b4 I knew proper way.
Mine is almost cleared now, so perservere with tea tree, if gets in eyes and u cannot bare the stinging rinse and flush with cold water and dab dry, it eases off, then try again.
only 1 doctor I came across said that his patients came in, he laid them on the table and cleaned the eyes, then he used a tiny brush to coat the lash with tea tree, then the nurse took over, he kept his patients on the table for 10 mins to let the oil take effect and they offered ways to keep the eye shut once painted, cant remeber what tho.
So maybe if you teach someone how to apply the oil for you while u lay on yr back lessoning the oil entering eye.
the eyebright and marigold tinctures I got from a health food shop that caters a selection of meds.
produced by
A.Nelson & Co LTD / 5ml bottle of:
1. Euphrasia of mother tincture.
2. Calendula of mother tincture (marigold)
It's a strong solution that only requires 1 - 2 drops in cup of water.
Hope that helps
Mark
Hand Wipes
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/28/2014
Hand Wipes
Posted by Evelyn (Ny) on 06/12/2016
When my daughter was younger, she had severe case of blepharis that she developed chalazions. My doctor told me to wash with diluted baby shampoo and to use warm compresses. My husband preferred to use occusoft cleaning pads or liquid cleanser because he was afraid of the soap stinging her eyes. I would definitely avoid using Wet Ones because it's not made for the eye area.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Sonia (Calgary, Canada) on 09/07/2016
It has been a dark and rainy summer. Hardly any sun. Therefore lack of Vitamin D. Blephartis is horrible, painful and trying every treatment. I wash my face and clean my eyes, moisturize eyes with antibiotic ointment called erythromycin because the Steroid eye ointment Tobradex burned by eyelid. I increased my Vitamin D to 4000iu. a day and added 2000 iu of Vitamin C while treating the condition. Much better but it took a long time because of the steroid ointment, I had to start from square 1.
Sea Salt and Coconut Oil
Posted by Anna (Dayton, Oh) on 04/28/2015
Brilliant, the salt-method. My eyes were flaring up badly today and nothing really helped to relieve the stinging and redness around my eyes. Since I always get rid of throat pain by deep gurgling with a sea salt solution, your suggestion made perfect sense to me. It made me actually want to swim in the ocean. Maybe beach vacations are the super cure for Blepharitis and the soul :)
I soaked two cotton balls in the warm solution and carefully cleaned the entire eye area. Then I soaked two new cotton balls, squeezed the excess water out a bit and laid down for ten minutes. It faintly tingled. No rinsing afterwards, but a generous application of organic Manuka Honey cream to moisturize.
Since this is the first time doing it, I can't vow for future results, just yet. My eyelids are still bright red and swollen, but finally there is no stinging or discomfort anymore right after the treatment.
Let me continue this for a few days and see if the redness and swelling will go down. Not to be in pain right now is a very welcome change. Of course, I hope the salt/Manuka routine will eventually transform me into my normal self.
Honey
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 01/06/2014
Wendy,
You could try both. Put a little bit of the honey wherever you have irritation. You can also dilute 1 teaspoon of the honey in a Tablespoon of warm water and use that as drops. I would use purified, filtered or distilled water, if possible.
I hope you have relief soon!
~Mama to Many~
Castor Oil
Posted by Lee (New Zealand) on 05/28/2016
Can you tell me the name of the lotion you use please or its ingredients?
Potato Pack
Posted by Michael, New Zealand (New Zealand) on 06/24/2016
Hi Michelle,
N.Z.Manuka honey, has been hailed as a wonder product for many years. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people have climbed on the band wagon. They try to get "a slice of the action" as the stuff sells for SO much more than regular honey, which does not apparently have the "X factor"! N.Z. was a bit slow to implement standards and was too trusting that people would do the decent thing and NOT misrepresent products that were not up to scratch. Ha! However, you can now source Manuka honey that should state that it is the genuine article and have that claim backed up by conforming to a national standard.I would recommend a product by the C-----A, company from New Zealand, but there will be others also.Good luck with your quest and check out carefully before you buy!
Coconut Oil
Posted by Theresa (Caerphilly) on 08/31/2015
I've been using coconut oil for blephritis for couple of days and my eyes are sore and itchy.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Lou (Tyler, TX) on 10/13/2020
Sometimes an allergy pill will do the trick.
Castor Oil
Posted by Nakedbigfoot (Eureka, Ca, 95501) on 12/11/2011
★★★★★
I also had terrible eye pain-mucus, redness, unbearable itchiness.... I thought it was pink-eye, except for it lasted 11 days!! So I finally saw an opthomologist who diagnosed me with Blepharitis (super irritated angry eyelids that don't produce enough oil).
The eyedrops he gave me worked alright; but my eyes would still "flare up" and become extremly irritated. My eyes always seemed to have a red tinge to them-which really really annoyed me.
I tried castor oil, and after only a few nights it seemed to provide a lot of relief! I use a cotton swab to dab the oil on my eyelids, and drop a few drops into my actual eye before bed. It does blur your vision a bit, so before bed is the best option.
:D
Castor Oil
Posted by Anna (Barrington, Ri) on 01/02/2015
How do I know what the castor oil is processed with? It says 100% castor oil on the bottle with no other ingredients. Am I ok? I hope so as I just put some in my eye before I read this. :(
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Jennifer (Mesa, Az) on 08/11/2013
I completely back up the baby shampoo comment. I use coconut oil, though, and take particular care to not put any of my other skin regimen on my eyelids. Before the shampoo, coconut oil, hot compresses, and occasionally topical antibiotic mixed with cetaphil soap- my eye-lid was SO bad that even philosophy miracle worker burned it. I remember a scab on my eyelid. It was so bad that I had to stop my latisse. Any one with this problem should try any and all of the above remedies, along with the other posters suggestions.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/02/2014
I have been dealing with this since October. I had it years ago and it never got past redness part. I felt like I had something in my eyes, they burned, when I cry it makes it worse so I don't cry and believe me I would like to! It started in one eye, then went to the other and now both. Some days it feels like it is going away and the next its back.
I have oily eyelids, flaking and then peeling gross skin off my eye area, redness, soreness, itchiness, eyelashes here and there fall out and an ache or pain in my eye.
My Dr. gave me at first eye drops, ointment, but it didn't seem to clear and then I went on an oral antibiotic and just did the ointment and I have OTC drops. I went back 2 days before Christmas and he said looks good, the next day I started getting tough skin in the eye area and then it flaked and peeled off and it was gross. I am on a new eye ointment and one oral antibiotic a day.
I have too much going on I don't need another issue. I think that is all for now. I know now I am not alone, but it still stinks.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, RI) on 01/05/2014
I use an eye ointment at night now. How am I supposed to use the castor oil or the honey? I just find it strange putting honey there. How do you do it and how much? I am fed up with everything. The other day I thought it was clearing and then bam! It is back. My skin is tight again and it is going to start to peel. This isn't a way to start the New Year off.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Sp (Wb, Nj) on 01/12/2014
Hi Kerri, can your doctor offer you a non-steroid medication? Some people are very sensitive to steroids and have a very bad reaction. Unfortunately, most doctors will not acknowledge that steroids are not a wonder drug for everyone. Please search and read about other people's eye experiences with steroids. You may or may not identify with what you read, but if it is a bad reaction steroids it will only get worse as long as you use the steroids. Think back to what ointment you have used around your eyes - did it have a steroid in it? From what you posted it sounds like a bad reaction to steroids. I think you should look into this possibility. There is a usually a long healing period with multiple flares where you get worse again before you get better. Good luck!
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Rose (Tn) on 05/06/2015
I have read in one of the books that using steroids near the eyes can cause catarach so be careful, instead I am using the coconut oil around my eyelids at night before I go to bed, it helps some.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 10/30/2015
Dear Priya,
I think raw honey or manuka honey would be safer than baby shampoo. Many have found it cures blepharitis.
~Mama to Many~
Demodex Mites
Posted by Hessy (atlanta) on 08/10/2024 6 posts
I also wanted to mention I use Activ Skin Repair Spray for my eyes 1-2 x a day - You can spray it into the eyes, (eyes shut) but will cover lashes - it has Hypochlorous is it. Helps kill mites!
Benzalkonium Chloride
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 06/30/2024 59 posts
★★★★★
Blepharitis Treatment:
Benzalkonium chloride is the active ingredient in some antibacterial wipes.
Turpentine Baths
Posted by Javier (San Antonio, Tx.) on 02/12/2022
Rob, how many cups of Turpentine for white” baths as promoted by Dr. Zalmanovn around 1904. I would also like to make treatment for the eyes but I'm not sure if you are using the same tub of water with turpentine or making a new formula for eye problems.
Thank You.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Calendula, Baby Wash
Posted by Trista (Sydney, NSW) on 05/01/2023
Wondering if this got rid of the issue altogether or only made the symptoms better?
Herbs
Posted by Alice (South Carolina) on 10/28/2022
★★★★★
Also Black Cumin as seed or oil kills demoed in eyelids. Once a day
Hand Wipes
Posted by Angie (Usa ) on 07/13/2020
In addition to the wipes, what are you using as a face cleanser and are you cleaning your lids with that as well and then following up with the Wet ones?
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Gert#5 (Usa) on 06/12/2017
I had itchy, flaky skin above my eyelids (not the lids, but the area above the lid & below the eyebrow). I thought it was blepharitis and proceded with the baby shampoo/tea tree oil mixture to wash the area several times/day. I washed my whole head with this mix, which may have been a mistake, because now behind my ears is dry and flaky and oh, so itchy! . I have since stopped using it on my whole head, but this itchy dry skin doesn't seem to be getting better. Also, for the other area, I'm still washing 2x/day with the shampoo mix but then I'm using theives oil w/ a drop of tea tree on it for overnight (apply w/ a qtip). That seems to have improved, but it still itches and gets flaky every 5th day or so. What changes should I make? I have wet ones at work, so I can swab off with those if I should. I don't want to make any changes until I get some advice from you all here at EC.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/13/2020
On the blepharitis page, some people report success using baby shampoo, but no brands are specified. Can anyone recommend a natural/organic brand free of dangerous additives that has worked? Thank you.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/15/2020
Thank you so very much, Missm, I will try this!
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Dedabea (Earth) on 06/01/2017
Can you tell me specifically the proportions of the solution you used to mist?
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Farhat (Uk) on 02/12/2018
Can you please explain what you mean by 'just saturate 3% H2O2 with Borax'? I'd like to try this. Having problems with blepharitis for a while now.
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Aly (Alberta, Canada ) on 12/24/2018
Can you say exactly this recipe? How it you use for eyes? It is safe to use under eyes?
Castor Oil
Posted by Jaimee (Valencia, Ca) on 05/27/2018
Do you apply castor oil just on the lash line or on complete eyelid? and do you apply with a q tip?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Marie (Hartford, Ct) on 06/16/2017
Wow!!! Thank you for taking the time to post this!! Excellent material from a reputable source.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Lena (Okc, Ok) on 05/27/2016
Thank you all for posting your experiences! It helps to know there are some things I can do topically along with what I'm doing below.
:-)
Went to my naturopath about this condition. He said my case was due to yeast overgrowth and put me on a candida killing diet along with:
Undecyn (2 caps 2X a day. Kills candida--which is essentially yeast overgrowth.)
Pau d'arco (2 caps 2X a day. Sooths rashes etc.) and
Probiotics (2 caps 2X a day. Healthy gut flora to replace candida).
It worked! (Granted, it took a couple of weeks for this to work.)
Interestingly, after having to go on 500 mg of Amoxicillin 2X a day to kill a tooth infection (in the bone) this flared up again. (Antibiotics kill good gut flora.)
So, back to the original cure... Meanwhile, I'm trying honey and coconut oil topically.
Blepharitis Triggers
Posted by Lucy (Mpls, Mn) on 12/20/2016
I agree. I never had any eyelid swelling or eyelash loss, nada, zip. The dr convinced me I had to put plugs in to be prescribed a dry eye medication as he insisted I had (which I don't believe I did have because I never had any indication or symptoms). I was there for a regular exam! Turned out my insurance did not require this to decide whether I needed dry eye formula or not. I was furious because my eyes were a complete mess with a lot of swelling under and upper lids both. This was five years ago and to this day I have nothing but misery with my eyes. I have some days they are symptom free but this is short lived. I have tried everything and whenever I've went in for advice on this they get worse. I'm completely done with that and refuse any treatments, just check my eyes and let me go! I insist they wipe off all of the equipment before exams.
I put a gate on my bedroom door to keep my dog out and this has been helpful somewhat. I will say that we have had dogs for 35+ years and I never reacted to them, they are a hypo allergenic breed. I was just reading a gal insisted to try borax for eyelash loss as she explains it is a mite. This is what the eye clinic did say and that some people are "just allergic" to it. Well I highly doubt some are just allergic to it after getting an exam and turning up with it. I am going to try the borax and see how that works. Right now I use a clean warm washcloth on them at least 3 times a day and wash them with a gentle cleanser.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Doreen (Middlesex Uk) on 12/20/2015
★★★☆☆WORKED TEMPORARILY
When you use Baby Shampoo for cleaning eyelids for blepharitis, it must be NO TEARS Baby Shampoo.
I found this tedious. My symptoms have worsened. The burning is like strong soap in my eyes. Running eyes and a lot of pain in the night. I can't open my eyes and they are very sticky and stuck together. I am now going to try Bhephasol (multi buy ) through Amazon, and eye gel (also multi buy) 3 in all and try this. Consistency is the key to any successful treatment. And then I will tailor down what I do to see how manageable my condition is. Cleansing the eyelids is the key to treatment.
Epsom Salt, Baby Shampoo Treatment
Posted by Lynn (Bermuda ) on 12/13/2015
Has anyone else tried this remedy?
I bought manuka and coconut oil yesterday but since this is Editors choice wondering if I should try this first?
My aggravated eye only responded to the Tobradex ointment by becoming more painful, came off that pretty sharp so I have to look for alternatives myself. There seem so many choices it's difficult to know what to do and so fearful of ruining my eye further.
Epsom Salt, Baby Shampoo Treatment
Posted by Belinda (Warner Robins, Ga) on 09/15/2016
Can't thank you enough for posting this. I've been suffering with this for over 20 years, I basically gave up, you wouldn't believe what I've been through because of it but I'm going to try this and pray that it works for me too. I've suffered so much thank you again I'm glad you are no longer suffering with it.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Linda (Massachusetts, Usa) on 04/10/2016
How much oil do you "drink"? Do you mix it with something?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Rachel (Spain) on 08/19/2015
★★★☆☆WORKED TEMPORARILY
I too am suffering this horrible ailment:( About 2 years ago, after about a year of washing lids with baby shampoo & my hair & eyebrows with Head & Shoulders on the doctors advice, I was finally referred to a consultant at the hospital. He prescribed a 3 month dose of an oral medication that was originally used for the treatment of acne & rosacia. I was desperate so agreed to take it. 1 tablet in the morning 1 at night, easy. Amazingly within a week it had completely gone! I never needed to do the ridiculous time consuming washing procedures.... Until now! As I say, it's now about 3 years and I am temporarily in Spain. My eyes have got worse again. Very swollen lids and very red. My whole right eye was completely red, it looked as though I had been punched in the eye it was that bad. I went to the pharmacia who very willingly gave me an antibiotic eye drop. I knew this was not going to help the lumpy red eyelids but after 2 days it has got rid of the redness of the eyeball.
I have also tried honey with some success but it always comes back again. I think Manuka honey may be my next course of action. I have noticed that when I swim in the swimming pool here, with my eyes open, almost swishing my head around to wash my eyes with the water, they are always much better for about a week. Maybe it's the chlorine that temporarily eases it. Also, swimming in the sea does help, again it's probably the salt. But, it never goes away. It can be so debilitating some days. Thankfully I can wear my dark sunglasses through the the day, but am going back to England soon. Another appointment with the doctor! I will also try the tea tree oil, again.
Hopefully someone will come up with a cure for this horrible illness.
Doxycycline
Posted by Mirella ( Miami) on 05/16/2015
Do you put the honey in the whole eyelid or just in the eyelid margins? Does it gets into your eyes ? How long do you leave it. Thank you for your help
Doxycycline
Posted by Doreen (Middlesex Uk) on 12/20/2015
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Many years ago I was diagnosed from Moorfields eye hospital with Blepharitis, and put on 2 X 50mg of doxycycline for 8 weeks. I was feeling better and went to pick up my second months supply only to find the GP wrote me up for a 100mg. strength dose which made me so ill I had to come off this. I had thus wasted taking this for 4 weeks and now off the medication. I have just been left in a more severe condition. No GP can sort this out disregarding my inability to take a 100mg. tablet. So I am from today ordering 3 bottles of Blephasol to cleanse my eyes and then a lubricant gel for the dry eyes to see what works. I also will try the heated mask. My burning of the eyes is severe as is the stickiness so I have to try something that works better than the NO TEARS Baby shampoo which is tedious to use. Consistency is the key to keeping on top of cleansing the eyelids which is what is needed in this eye disorder of Blepharitis.
Honey and Castor Oil
Posted by Stephon (Serbia) on 01/04/2015
★★★★☆
I am suffering from this condition for 3 years. My current own therapy is:
-face wash and warm compress 10 minutes (when I wake up)
-ordinary honey on lids 10 minutes, face wash, lid cleaning with q-tip (15h and 19h)
-face wash and warmcompress 10 minutes (before midnight)
-castor oil (2 drops) mixed with tea tree oil (1 drop), before I go to sleep, around midnight
It's better but not cured, will keep doing this for few weeks. Will try manuka honey if this fails, and/or get another oil instead of castor (coconut, or fish oil with omega supplements)
Honey and Castor Oil
Posted by Jenn (Coborra, Australia) on 01/04/2015
I would suggest you read in the manuka honey section. They cured the same condition as yours in 48 hours with potent Manuka honey....
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Barefoot (OR) on 05/26/2022
You're right. I started taking DHM for liver health about a year ago and it absolutely has a big effect on the amount of goop and crusts that my blepharitis causes. I take it before bed, and even forgetting it once I can tell.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Aida (Usa) on 11/18/2014
Hi Snazzy,
I have been struggling with it for a while and it seems that as much as I wash my eyes with Ocusoft and do warm compresses my eyes are not getting any better. Actually, I think it's getting worse. And, it's worst in my left eye :( I have noticeable eyelid inflammation. I read your comments and was wondering if you think it will help bring the inflammation down?
P.S. I have seen an optometrist twice and all they keep saying is that its chronic and to keep up the warm compresses, lid scrub, and the fish oils. During my last visit, they recommended using an antibiotic a few days a month. I am not convinced that it will be enough to deal with the chronic inflammation.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Toni (New Jersey ) on 08/23/2015
I'm struggling, did the entire doxycline maxitrol thing. How do I put the tea tree oil on? Not to get in my eyes. I did that one time. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Gina (Smithtown ) on 11/26/2016
Hi, can I reuse the ingredients over again or do I I have to make them fresh every day? Thank you. I'm going to try this. I'm going crazy, my eyes are so bad I have a prescription that cost $600 and it didn't work.
Shea Butter
Posted by Prioris (Fl) on 09/19/2014
I just submitted a post on something called Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7) under the Dry Eye. It could help blepharitis.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Cat (Allentown, PA) on 09/29/2014
Lynda,
I tried the Wet Ones trick and yes it worked for a while to get my puffiness down, but it actually started to make my eyes worse after a while. The ONLY thing that has provided me some sort of relief is Blephamide Ointment that you put in your eyes.
It would be best that you also include that the Wet Ones tip may only work for a while for some.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Day (Usa) on 10/27/2014
Hey I have a bump on my eye filled with puss I believe and its on my eyelid and a doctor prescribed me with a medicine for blepharitis so I guess its blepharitis do you think it will work for me? Ifs o can you please like tell me how you applied it on? and how it worked for you? Did you put it in your eye or on the outside skin prt for it to go away!! ??? Help me. Iv'e been depressed so much and I cry myself to sleep wondering if it will ever go away I need a true miracle . LET ME KNOW!!!
Hand Wipes
Posted by Craig (Victoria, Australia) on 10/28/2014
Hi Day (Usa)
I had the same problem 2 months ago and used diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (10 parts water-1 part ACV. I placed 2 drops in each eye, one in the morning and one at night, the next day it was gone.
I have recently had 2 bouts of mild conjunctivitis and sprayed Colloidal Silver on to them both times. They were also gone the next day. Either one will fix your problem. Good luck with it.
Craig
Hand Wipes
Posted by Jenni (Agoura Hills, Ca) on 01/28/2015
Fabulous & word of caution. This is absolutely fabulous information & I will be retaining this very detailed process in a folder for future reference. One thing to bear in mind is that there is a strong possibility that our bodies will develop a resistance to this treatment. If you do find that this happens, the Manuka Honey &/or tea tree solution are extremely effective as well.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Theresa (Caerphilly) on 08/17/2015
Can wet ones hand wipes damage my eyes because they are not for eyes?
Hand Wipes
Posted by Dawn (Wa) on 05/21/2016
Dear Judy,
I read your comments regarding using wet ones for your eyes. I was wondering if you used heat compresses every day or at all? I am using the wet ones too and have clogged glands but I worry the heat compresses could encourage bacterial growth. Since you were successful could you tell me what you did? Thank you so much, Dawn
Hand Wipes
Posted by Rachelle (Bc) on 06/11/2016
I'm concerned about the toxicity of the "Wet Ones" wipes. Any comments on that? I'm also wondering if the folks who had success with Wet Ones also did any sort of heat/scrubbing/declogging before using the wet Ones?
Thanks!
Hand Wipes
Posted by Pat (Ca) on 09/20/2016
I too have been struggling with blepharitis for 6 months. I was put on many different steroid ointments which produced much more eyelid swelling and inflimation all around my eye down to my cheek. I was given erythromyacin 2 weeks ago. How long did it take to start working?
Hand Wipes
Posted by Amber (Md) on 12/10/2016
I found this through lots of research. I believe demodex is the cause of my eye issues and my paplopustular rosacea, which is my major issue/concern. Doctors aren't well versed in demodex mites or they just don't believe it's a real issue, they don't know how to find them. I've been using tea tree oil in baby shampoo and already notice a difference. I should have used tto when I thought it was demodex months ago. Oh well, we live and we learn-to trust ourselves. Mine started as scalp sores and moved down my face. Good luck!!!
Hand Wipes
Posted by Florence (Westchester Ny) on 06/10/2017
Ophelia, you don't wash off? I couldn't use Wet Ones irritated my eyes. So bought a box of Benzalkonium Chloride towelettes 0.13%. They are good but use no tears baby shampoo after 10 minutes. I didn't know it could be left on. I do follow everything else. Bead compress in AM gentle dry eye wash then I use BC, 10 minutes later wash off. One eye is bad the other is very mild. Got this after lid surgery. Idiot eye specialist told me it was my imagination. So one eye went untreated until I found another specialist who would take a look. 2 minutes after looking at my eyes diagnosed it.
Histamine Allergies
Posted by Jenni (Agoura Hills, Ca) on 01/28/2015
Thank you so much for this information regarding histamine blockers. Root cause analysis is critical when addressing a serious issue like Blepharitis... Your information, particularly regarding wine, allowed me to continue research & to begin testing some theories on myself so I can better understand triggers & find the right solution for me.
Sea Salt and Coconut Oil
Posted by Lilac (Northern Usa) on 07/29/2014
Beautiful. Thank you for posting this. The salt water makes sense, since blepharitis is caused by bacteria, and salt kills bacteria. I think WARM salt water would be best, since the heat helps the circulation, and that helps get rid of infections too, and warmth is known to help blepharitis. I'm wondering if it might be a good idea to rinse off the salt water with plain distilled water after the treatment. I don't know...I'll try both ways. I'll use Celtic salt, which is really high quality. Regarding your long lashes, it may be from controlling the bacteria. My eye doctor told me my eye lashes have fallen out as a result of my blepharitis. You used your creativity. Bravo. I'm going to try it.
Sea Salt and Coconut Oil
Posted by Rosalind (Manila, Philippines) on 07/29/2014
Thanks, Lilac! You can rinse after the eye bath if you like. For me it was just more effective without rinsing. This morning there was a little bit of itching again and in the rush of getting my kids ready for school, I forgot to do the eye bath. No problem! I'll do it after I drop them off. The itching has subsided anyway, and I'm so happy I've got this thing managed.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Forest Grove (Forest Grove, US) on 06/03/2014
Re: Remedies for Blepharitis. Red clover and cleavers are suppossed to help the cond, but have not tried them yet. The manuka honey sounds promising. The baby shampoo only helps a bit.
Honey
Posted by Wendy (United Kingdom) on 01/06/2014
I have bought a jar of Manuka Honey - please let me know how to make the eyedrops or can I just smear a small amount on my upper and lower lids?
Honey
Posted by Meiday (Portland, Or) on 04/08/2014
I have been diagnosed with Bleparitis. Only one eye. Warm compresses and eye lid scrubs are not working. I was using antibiotic/steriod ointment for one week and it appeared to help, but off of it for one week and it is all red, irritated and swollen again with tearing now. Doc keeps saying the same thing over and over. I can't even go to work it hurts so bad. I see that folks use coconut oil and honey to help. Mine is in the inside of the eyelid, so it involves the oil gland. I am also on a lot of flax seed oil. There has to be a better way!
Honey
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 04/11/2014
Hello Meiday,
Re your eyelid condition;
On this EC website, if you look under Ailments, you'll see the introduction which states the cause of Blepharitis is a bacterial or viral infection that impacts the oil gland of the eye lid.
In that case, assuming an infection is the cause; if me, I'd consider applying Colloidal Silver to eye lid using an unscented handkerchief. I do this three times daily for four or five days. If improved in a few days, I'd continue until infection resolved.
I use CS when I get Pink Eye; two drops in each eye, twice daily for two days. Knocks out PE quickly...at least for me. So even if I get a bit of the CS in the eye when applying to eye lid, I know that won't hurt the eye.
Honey
Posted by Crystal (Waco Tx) on 08/24/2015
Hi I read your post and my 3 year old son is going through blepharitis. The light sensitivity is the worst for him and he itches and rubs his eyes. Could you please tell me what kind od honey you used? Would mean so much to him and me.
Honey
Posted by Jacqueline (Kuala Lumpur) on 04/25/2016
How is the honey applied? And how many times day pls.... Tq n Regards
Honey
Posted by Sara (California) on 09/29/2016
Can I use Manuka Honey with MGO of 250? or would that irritate it because the MGO is too high? Any advice is appreciated.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Beaner (United States) on 03/22/2015
Honey works for me.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Rita (Aruba) on 04/01/2015
I have blepharitis both eyes for one year now. I also have the crawling feeling. I read a lot about demodex blepharitis after nothing seems to help. I tried Cliradex (expensive) wipes which helped me as they contain tea tree oil which erradicates mites. Lately I tried a new product called Frex Clean-T, which also contains tea tree oil and calendula. Works really great, and for 1/4 the price of cliradex. My blepharitis is under control now, thank god.
Castor Oil
Posted by Maryalice (Eugene, Or) on 09/27/2013
★☆☆☆☆
I tried putting castor oil in my eyes for a couple weeks. At first, I thought it was working, but then my eyelids became puffier. Very sad this did not work, because at first my eyes themselves felt so much better. I am 43 and I thought I was relatively healthy - not on any prescriptions, but for some reason I have not had any luck with getting rid of this blepharitis/dry eye issue. I even moved from SW Colorado to Eugene, OR for more moisture! I may try the castor oil again, but would love if someone would post additional remedies - homeopathy, herbs, etc. Also, my blepharitis is just redness, I can't see any scaling, but it does cause red, dry eyes.... doesn't help that I am a computer programmer.
Castor Oil
Posted by Jaime G. (Montrose, Co) on 02/10/2015
★★★★★
Maryalice, how weird. I live in SW Colorado and am moving to Oregon soon to be near 2 of my kids. I just got Blepharitis the first time last year and today is the third time I've had this annoying condition. I keep it at bay by using a lotion I have with tea tree oil as the main ingredient. I went to Arizona over the weekend and did not bring my lotion. Guess what I woke up to Monday morning?
Castor Oil
Posted by Sylvia (Mississauga, Ontario) on 08/03/2016
Blepharitis treatment using castor oil. Do you wash the castor oil off your eyelids the next morning and do you also wash out your eyes with water due to putting a drop of oil in them the night before. Nervous about this treatment.
Potato Pack
Posted by Mark (Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand) on 01/05/2013
★★★★★
I have had blepharitis for about three years now tryed everything suggested on earth clinic and with the exception of cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide which only partly works at best. Decided to try Edgar Cayces suggestion of grated potato packs for half hour to hour each day (this draws out the infection)on both eyes. Even after the first treatment I saw a big improvement. Three days later swollen and red eyelids have almost returned back to normal.
Potato Pack
Posted by Chris (Chch, New Zealand) on 04/29/2013
Hi Mark, have you had any progress with this? I've struggled with this for 9 years now.. It's basically ruining my life.
Potato Pack
Posted by Molly (Ithaca, Ny) on 11/18/2014
This sounds interesting, Mark. How did you make the potato packs?
Potato Pack
Posted by Chris (Auckland) on 03/09/2015
Hi there, did you find this potato treatment worked?
Potato Pack
Posted by Michelle (Ohio) on 06/19/2016
Being that you are in New Zealand, you have access to the purest form of Manuka Honey which people on here keep saying works well. I want to try it but it's so hard to determine whether or not it's genuine.
Potato Pack
Posted by Bob (On) on 12/26/2015
Was your potato selection specific to a white or yellow flesh? What inspired me to contact you is I have s blepharitis...........and its annoying indeed .....I believe in the potatoe remedy.
25 years ago I picked up some planters warts in a squash court shower ( I guess ? ) and researched slices of potatoes .......unbelievable .......I put potatoe slices in my socks and wore shoes ......2-3 days later the the warts were completely gone ......never returned! Awesome! Bob in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coconut Oil
Posted by Ankan (Stockholm) on 11/04/2015
Hello!
I really like this page, I read a lot about different cures for blepharitis. I was also diagnosed with blepharitis about 7 months ago. At the moment I use an eye pad and massage and cleaning procedure two times a day. I am also trying this coconut oil thing. I apply it around my eyes in the morning and in the night. My issue is that when I apply the oil too close to my eyes, (and by too close I mean on my eyelids) then my eyes start to burn. They are so sensitive to everything. Right now, I apply it directly outside my eyelids, not actually on the eyelids. and that works if I do not apply too much of it. But yesterday before I got to bed I thought I should try to apply coconut oil on my eyelids and very close to my eyelashes, so I did. and today I have had a burning feeling in my eyes. How can my eyes react like this?
Ankan
Castor Oil
Posted by Matt C (Phelps, Ny) on 07/09/2011
★★★★★
I have tried the hot towel method with no results. It is too hard to maintain the heat and moisture at the levels needed. What I have found effective is using castor oil; I found a good video on youtube that elaborates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOqHBz0FOy8
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/03/2014
Kerri, some have had relief from dabbing Castor oil on the eyelids nightly, and some have done so with honey.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/06/2014
Kerri, the only way I have seen it (honey or castor oil) applied, is dabbing it ON the eyelids, not INSIDE the eye. It probably works a bit slower than inside the eye, but to me it sounds safer. I imagine you can dab it on during the day and wash it off in an hour or so.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.I.) on 01/06/2014
Well I will try that. I have to give my Dr a call because I am so tired of this.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Sp (Wb, Nj) on 01/11/2014
Hi Kerri, I don't know if your medication has steroids in it, but if it does or if you have ever used a product with steroids in it please do a search for "international topical steroid awareness network", their forum has a section on steroid induced eye irritations, or "topical steroid addiction", or "topical steroid withdrawal". Good luck.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/11/2014
This is what I am on; TOBRADEX? (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is a sterile, multiple dose antibiotic and steroid combination for topical ophthalmic use.
Between what I read online and what dr's say or don't say I get scared. I am not feeling good on top of this today. I am beginning to think my obgyn could help me better!
I don't see the email to send photos.
EC: It's on the contact us page: ec1(at)earthclinic(dot)com
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Priya (United Kingdom) on 10/30/2015
Hello,
Can I ask you how long you have to use the baby shampoo mix before seeing any results? I've just started cleaning lids with that mixture. Just after doing it my eyes feel fine but the gritty feeling and soreness comes back after half an hour. Thanks.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Linda (West Hollywood ) on 11/10/2016
BlephX treatment is a gimmic, I know, I work with my doctor that does it, They are all shocked. How patients even pay for this treatment. But these patients are suffering so they would do anything to help them feel better, this treatment uses saline and some tea tree oil with a rotating brush to clean the lids, that's all but they charge a LOT of money for it you can do yourself at home.
