Blepharitis
What is Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is an inflammatory ocular psoriasis condition affecting the eyelids. Blepharitis results in burning, itching and irritation of the lids. Other common ocular symptoms include sandy, itchy eyes, red and/or swollen eyelids, crusty, flaky skin on the eyelids, and dandruff. In severe cases, Blepharitis may result in sties, irritation and inflammation of the cornea or keretitis and conjunctivitis.
The Cause of Blepharitis
Blepharitis a common eye condition with many potential causes. Blepharitis may occur as a result of prolonged psoriatic arthritis. However, it may also be caused by an ocular infection, which would require treatment with a prescription medication.
Blepharitis results from a malfunction of the oil glands of the lids. Systemic conditions such as psoriasis can have a direct impact on all parts of the body's normal function. There are approximately 80 oil glands surrounding the eyelid. Anytime the immune balance of the body id disrupted these oil glands may react by producing too much, too little, or even the wrong kind of oils. This malfunction causes the eyelids to become inflamed, irritated, red and itchy. The skin condition rosacea is a common illness involving the production and function of the oil glands and may be a cause of contributor to blepharitis.
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Treatment and Control of Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a chronic condition which can be controlled with extra attention to lid hygiene. Treatment of ocular psoriasis and blepharitis requires a highly motivated patient. A dermatologist treats the direct impact of psoriasis on the skin but is not trained in the treatment of psoriasis involving the eyes. An ophthalmologist specializes in the treatment of eye conditions does not always link this to a co-coordinating treatment for psoriasis manifestations of the skin.
The key to controlling blepharitis is to keep the eyelids and eye lashes clean. Home treatment should begin by soaking a clean washcloth in hot tap water. Place the compress on closed eyelids for five minutes, and then repeat. Next, gently scrub the eyelids with a washcloth or cotton swab soaked in a mixture of equal parts of baby shampoo and water. Afterward, rinse the lids thoroughly with warm water. This ocular treatment may need to be repeated two to three times daily for two weeks, and then reduced to once daily. Like dandruff, there is no cure for blepharitis; but with treatment, it can be controlled. Anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatment drops or ointments may be necessary for flare-ups or more severe cases. Remember to remove all mascara before going to bed.
Significant tear dysfunction or blepharitis has been found to occur with ocular psoriasis. If a symptom like blepharitis does occur with ocular psoriasis, ophthalmologic surgeries such as photorefractive keratectomy or LASIK, both designed to correct vision or even cataract surgery should be avoided. Tear dysfunction can be improved in cases of ocular psoriasis by increasing the moisture to the eye. Because the eye is 96% water, increasing your water intake will increase the moisture in the eye thereby decreasing irritation and dryness. For some this simple treatment is all that is necessary to control and manage their ocular psoriasis symptoms.
Many psoriasis sufferers are uncomfortable with the process of treating ocular psoriasis with steroids and antibiotics. While realizing the need for these extreme treatment options in a severe situation, for long-term treatment they are clearly not the answer or a viable psoriasis treatment option. One solution for the long-term treatment of ocular psoriasis and blepharitis is increasing your water intake to supplement the moisture to the eye area, including in your diet three servings per week from the Omega-3 supplements. These essential fatty supplements aid in an overall balanced diet as well as easing the discomfort of ocular psoriasis.
Prolonged treatment of the symptoms of ocular psoriasis may also be addressed with the ocular application of Psoriasis-Ltd. The process of applying Psoriasis-Ltd III to the eye is the same as the skin. Wash the face and eye area as described in your personalized Letter of Instructions and leave the skin wet as well as the eye socket area. The eye that Psoriasis-Ltd III is to be applied to first is closed for an eyelid application of 1/2 second with Psoriasis-Ltd III. The Psoriasis-Ltd III disk is 'gently glided' across the closed wet eyelid to dissolve a small amount of Psoriasis-Ltd III onto the eyelid. The Psoriasis-Ltd III "penetrates and migrates" so only a 1/2 second application or a 'quick' is needed as the wet skin causes the proper amount of Psoriasis-Ltd III to dissolve off on to the eyelid.
We continually update this site to keep you informed of the latest scientific findings about the ocular condition blepharitis.
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