Blepharitis refers to the inflammation of the eyelid or, in the main, its edges. Usually affects both eyes and often proceeds in a chronic form. This disease is not contagious, but bring quite a strong discomfort to a person. Such pathology occurs in different age categories, but the older generation suffers most. Treatment of acute or chronic blepharitis depends on the symptoms and severity of the course or neglect of the disease, and also on its type.
Symptoms and treatment of various types of blepharitis
Blepharitis can have short-term and long-term manifestations in the form of such common symptoms for different types of illness:
- redness of the eyelid and eye;
- pain, burning, itching;
- sensation in the eye of a foreign body;
- blurred vision;
- swelling of the eyelid;
- pathological separable in the corners of the eye or foamy secret;
- dryness or lacrimation;
- in the morning, the presence of crusts on eyelashes;
- loss of eyelashes ;
- photophobia.
Despite the fact that a lot of drugs have been developed, blepharitis is difficult to treat and for a long time. First of all, it is necessary to identify the cause of this disease and eliminate it, you need a thorough and daily eye hygiene, as well as anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antibacterial and moisturizers, depending on the nature of the diseases and symptoms.
Depending on the source of inflammation and the cause of the disease, blepharitis is divided into the following types:
- Scaly and seborrheic blepharitis, which are similar in type of localization, symptoms and treatment. They are characterized by the appearance of densification of the edge of the eyelid, the formation of tubercles, as well as scales or crusts in the region of the eyelash follicles. In this case, the doctor can prescribe drops with antimicrobial action and anti-inflammatory corticosteroid ointments , and with dry eyes, in addition, moisturizing drops are prescribed.
- Mabemia blepharitis, the symptoms and treatment of which also require careful monitoring. For this type of disease is characterized by hypersecretion of the cartilage glands of the century and the scarcity of their allocation. At the edge of the century there are bubbles, and when they burst, there may be scars. For treatment use the same drugs as for other forms, but in addition it is recommended to massage the glass spatula, after which the treatment is green.
- Due to the effect of the allergen, the symptoms of allergic blepharitis can develop and the basis for its treatment is antihistamine drops. Sometimes treatment can supplement hydrocortisone ointment, and, most importantly, as much as possible to limit contact with allergens.
- Inflammation of the corner of the eye, the formation of foamy secretion, thickening of the eyelid and the appearance of sores between the cilia are symptoms of angular blepharitis and its treatment is the same as in others, ointments, lotions and drops prescribed by a doctor are used. From blepharitis can help Liniment Synthomycin, which can be bought at any pharmacy and lubricate them eyelids.
Treatment of blepharitis symptoms with folk remedies
With the types of blepharitis and symptoms have already been determined, with the treatment of traditional medicine, too. But when there is no possibility at once
To combat inflammation of the eyelids, fresh leaves of basil can be applied to the eyes, a dry plant is not suitable.
A zelenka itself has proven itself in this area just fine, treating the edges of the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes, it leaves no green marks, as it absorbs instantly into the pores, and brings a positive result in treatment.