Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common, recurrent eyelid condition that can cause eye discomfort and dryness symptoms.
Inflammation of the eyelids in which they become red, irritated, itchy, and dandruff-like scales form on the eyelashes. It is an eye disorder caused by bacteria, and it can affect people of all ages.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Itching or scratchy eyes
- Redness/inflammation
- Foreign body sensation
- Tearing
- Crusting
- Eye rubbing
- Dry Eyes
Ocular Inflammation RISK FACTORS
| Clinical | Social |
|---|---|
| Age (Immunosenescence, More years of biofilm build-up) | Healthcare Workers |
| Hormonal factors | Excessive gadgets during lockdown |
| Contact lens wear | Strain (Screen time) |
| Seborrheic dermatitis — Dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows | Air-condition |
| Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands in your eyelids | Dust |
| Allergies, including allergic reactions to eye medications, contact lens solutions or eye makeup |
Make-up, False Eye lashes |
| Eyelash mites (Demodex) | Etc. |
| Poor Hygiene |
BlephEx (Eyelid Microblepharoexfoliation)
BlephEx, also known as Eyelid Microblepharoexfoliation, is a clinical treatment for Blepharitis. It consists of the complete and precise elimination of the crusting and remains of bacteria and oil that accumulate along the edges of the eyelids and cause inflammation and other eye discomfort (Blepharitis).
This treatment is designed to reduce chronic symptoms, such as itching, tearing, stinging or foreign body sensation experienced by patients. It is used to precisely and carefully, spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris and exfoliating your eyelids.
BlephEx is also an important part of our dry eye protocol.
- Simple and easy – takes less than 10 minutes
- Effectively removes BIOFILM
- Effectively removes DEMODEX
- Should be done every 4-6 months
The procedure lasts about 6 -8 minutes on average and is well tolerated. Most patients simply report a tickling sensation. A numbing drop is usually placed in each eye prior to treatment for increased comfort.
BlephEx is likewise good reinforcement to eyelid hygiene. It can also be carried out as a preventative measure in the same way that, for example, teeth cleaning is performed at the dentist’s once or twice a year.
Who can have BlephEx?
There are various patients who are more in need of BlephEx, depending on their eye condition/s.
Here are those who will most likely be recommended to have BlephEx:
- Eye surgery candidates (LASIK/Cataract/ICL etc.)
- Dry eye sufferers
- Blepharitis sufferers
- Contact lens wearers
- Heavy makeup users
- Having constant eye discomfort
- Intense computer, TV, smart phones and tablet users
Frequently asked questions
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Our FAQ section to learn about eligibility, procedure details, recovery time, and costs. Discover how Blepharitis can improve your vision and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. For any additional queries, feel free to contact our team.
Blepharitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelids caused by an overgrowth of normal bacteria living along the lid and the base of the eyelashes. Anyone can get Blepharitis at any age, but the prevalence increases with age, since as we get older, we make fewer natural antibodies in our tears.
This overgrowth of bacteria produces a biofilm that traps scurf and debris along the eyelashes and harbors bacterial exotoxins along the lid margin.
BlephEx is a painless in-clinic procedure performed by our eye care professionals. A revolutionary hand piece is used to very precisely and carefully, spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris and exfoliating your eyelids.
After the procedure, the patient is instructed on how to maintain their clean eyelids with regular nightly lid hygiene. Since home treatments are only semi-effective, the procedure is typically repeated at 4-6 month intervals.
Demodex folliculorum is a species of face mite. Demodex folliculorum is one of the parasitic/commensal face mites that occur on people (other than Demodex brevis). Demodex derives from the Greek roots, demos- fat, and dex- worm. When large numbers of Demodex folliculorum are found on humans, the infestation is known as “demodicosis”.
If you suffer from one or more of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from blepharitis:
Itching or scratchy eyes
Foreign body sensation
Tearing
Crusting
Redness/Inflammation
Mattering
Dry eye
Eye rubbing