Earlier, the eyes were considered the most magnificent gift that human nature has bestowed. And even now this organ is under close study, and poets continue to sing the beauty of the eyes. Therefore, it is especially sad that some disease can spoil this beauty.
Description of blepharitis
Before you start treating blepharitis, you need to find out what kind of disease it is and what its symptoms are. This category includes not one, but a whole group of diseases. The term itself translates as "inflammation of the eyelids", so in modern medicine, inflammation of the part of the eye where the eyelashes grow is called blepharitis. The disease can manifest itself in different ways and depends on the form of the disease. There are allergic, ulcerative and meibomian blepharitis. So, for example, with a simple form, itching appears in the eyes, scales on the skin of the eyelids, heaviness, swelling and redness. With an ulcerative form, the appearance of small sores is added to these signs. Meibomian form causes oily discharge from the eyes.
Treatment of blepharitis with traditional methods
In case of peptic ulcer, crusts and discharge are removed with a wet swab. To facilitate this process, the skin can be treated with ointment. After the procedure, the edges of the eyelids are smeared with an ointment that contains an antibiotic. If there are manifestations of conjunctivitis, then special eye drops are additionally prescribed. Seborrheic blepharitis is treated by lubricating with Hydrocortisone ointment and instilling Dexamethasone drops. If the disease was caused by a tick, then it is necessary, first of all, to observe thorough hygiene. In this case, we can say that a person has demodectic blepharitis. Treatment consists in rubbing the eyelids with cotton wool soaked in an alcohol solution or in saline. solution. The eyelids are then lubricated with specialized ointments. Of course, the treatment of the allergic form of the disease should begin with the elimination of the factor that provoked the disease. At the same time, anti-inflammatory drugs are applied to the affected areas, and antihistamine drops are instilled into the eyes.
Treatment of blepharitis with folk methods
The most important thing in the healing process is patience. Since the disease is “capricious” and can very quickly return again with improper treatment. To get rid of this disease, you can use dill. One large spoonful of this plant is brewed in one glass of boiling water. After cooking, the broth should be allowed to brew for an hour. Then make lotions on the eyes. In winter, you can use dried dill. Treating blepharitis withrose oil will be especially effective in the presence of ulcers. It is necessary to treat them with eyelids three times a day. For a faster result, you can brew red petals once and drink this decoction three times a day.
Step-by-step treatment of blepharitis
However, whichever method is chosen, the following procedure should be followed:
- Eye wash with saline solution
- Drinking a special concoction. You can use twelve bay leaves, pour them with a glass of boiling water, boil and cool. Add two small spoons of apple cider vinegar and honey to the mixture. Drink for about a month twice a day.
- Performing an eyelid massage. To do this, light pressure should be done with the index fingers from the nostrils to the corners of the diseased eye.
