When your eyelids are red, itchy, and even swollen, it’s standard first to think you’re just having a little hay-fever or have come across some pet dander. But that’s not usually what’s behind the problem. More likely it’s blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids. Dr Pari Shams can get you on a treatment regimen that ends the often-recurring condition.
There isn’t a cure for blepharitis, and the condition tends to recur in certain patients. Often, the condition can be controlled with the proper hygiene of the eyelids. This will include thorough, but gentle cleaning of the eyelids, face, and scalp regularly. Warm compresses can help loosen crust that has formed, and baby shampoo can be used to keep the eyelids clean. If an infection is present, Dr Pari Shams will prescribe antibiotics to control it.