If yes, it's probable you have eyelid inflammation, and it often coexists with a bacterial infection, dryness, or meibomian gland issues. This condition is very common in the United States and around the world, so you're not alone!

Here are a few things you should know about eyelid inflammation and what you can do to support your eyelid health.

First of all, you want to see an optometrist or ophthalmologist to be sure that you have eyelid inflammation and not something else going on. An eye doctor’s job is to properly diagnose and treat your condition, so they’re the best place to start. Also, they have special equipment that can help define exactly what you're dealing with. Overall, washing your face regularly and practicing good eyelid hygiene are great ways to support your eyelid health, and we'll dive a bit deeper into these in this article.

Keeping the eyelids clean is the best way to support your eyelid health.Use of a  hypochlorous acid based solution is recommended for many reasons.We love hypochlorous cleansers because our bodies make this substance naturally, so it is a very natural product and generally safe for everyone to use.

Using it is super easy! Simply spray the solution onto a cotton ball or round and apply to your closed eyelids, concentrating at the base of your eyelashes. The cleanser does not need to be rinsed off, and it's recommended to do this twice per day (morning and evening is great).

We use  Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser for our patients.  Click here to purchase on Amazon.

The following are all the steps that we use in our eyelid hygiene routine:

Makeup is something you should avoid when you have eyelid inflammation, but if you need to take it off the best remover to use is an eyelid wipe. The MediViz Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Wipes will help remove all eye makeup (even the waterproof kind!) Eyelid wipes are great because they're simple to use and work well to remove all of the makeup and ensure that your eyelids are clean when you head to bed. 

After removing your makeup, it's a great idea to also make sure your face is clean. Specifically, we like to use a tea tree oil-based soap, because tea tree oil is a natural skin support.

The Heyedrate Tea Tree Foaming Face Wash is very simple to use. After removing any makeup, pump the foam wash into your hand. Massage onto your facial skin and rinse well, avoiding direct contact with your eyes. After rinsing well, simply pat dry and moisturize as usual. You can start out using this soap twice per day. Some people may find it drying, so if that’s you, just decrease it to once per day. 

You can purchase a specific  warm eye compress somewhere like Amazon, and we prefer the MediViz Warm Compress with Removable Cover. If it's easy and quick to use, you're more likely to do it!

1. Microwave for 10-20 seconds until warm to the touch (test on your wrist).
2. Place over your closed eyelids for 10-20 minutes.
3. Relax and enjoy!
4. Gently massage the area to loosen up any debris.
5. Follow your warm compress with an eyelid cleanser to remove any extra contaminants.

As we stated earlier, keeping the eyelids and lashes clean is so important.Use of a  hypochlorous acid based solution cleans the eyelids and helps support their overall health.

This is super easy to do! Simply spray the solution onto a cotton ball and apply to your closed eyelids. Make sure to concentrate it at the base of your eyelashes. The cleanser does not need to be rinsed off, and it's recommended to do this twice per day.

• Reduce the amount of makeup you wear, because makeup interferes with good eyelid hygiene. If you have to wear makeup, be sure to remove it with a tea tree eyelid wipe. Also make sure to remove all your eye makeup before going to bed at night.
• Avoid contact lenses during flare-ups, as wearing contact lenses increases bacteria in the eye and eyelid area. If you must wear them, ensure that you’re removing them at night and properly cleaning your lenses.
• Doctors may prescribe a low-dose, oral antibiotic in some cases. 
• Application of a medicated eye drop may be needed, such as an antibiotic ointment, if the above still does not resolve your issues.
• It’s always best to consult with your eye doctor before beginning any regimen, so that they can give you a proper diagnosis and direction.

Nulids Device

This is the last thing we want to mention. The NuLids device is a doctor prescribed, at-home device designed for meibomian gland issues, dryness, and crustiness of the eyelids. It is an exfoliating device that exfoliates the top and bottom eyelid margins. This helps break down that biofilm formation, and it can be a great addition to your eyelid hygiene routine.

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