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    Treating Blepharitis: Self-Care

    To treat the problem, keep your eyelids clean. Warm compresses can reduce redness and swelling and help in cleaning your eyelids, too. You may also need to wash the area gently with an eyelid scrub when you wake up.

    To apply a warm compress:

    1. Wash your hands with soap and clean, running water.

    2. Wet a clean washcloth with warm water. Then wring it out.

    3. Close your eyes and place the warm washcloth over your eyelids for 3 to 5 minutes. This helps loosen scales or crusts.

    4. Wet the washcloth again as often as needed to keep it warm.

    Repeat 2 or more times a day. Use a clean washcloth each time.

    Adult holding warm compress on eye.

    To use an eyelid scrub:

    1. Wash your hands with soap and clean, running water.

    2. Use a ready-made eyelid scrub. Or mix 3 drops of baby shampoo in 1/4 cup of warm water.

    3. Dip a lint-free pad, cotton swab, or clean washcloth in the scrub.

    4. Close one eye and gently scrub the base of the eyelid.

    5. Rinse the lid in cool water and dry with a clean towel.

    6. Repeat on your other eye using a clean washcloth or scrub.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Heather M Trevino BSN RNC
    Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth
    Online Medical Reviewer: Whitney Seltman MD
    Date Last Reviewed: 3/1/2024
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
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