BlephEx

Blepharitis and its symptoms of a swollen eyelid come in two forms: anterior and posterior blepharitis. Both are associated with malfunctioning oil glands. The symptoms they cause can be different, though; the anterior form causes the eyelids to turn awkwardly outward or inward. The posterior form creates crust, styes, and foamy tears.

The causes of blepharitis are, again, bacteria-related. The exposure comes in the form of infections, dermatitis, clogging of the eyelid oil gland, skin issues like Rosacea, allergies, and mites. Lice have also been known to be a cause, and dry eye conditions can contribute as well.

If you're dealing with serious irritation, red eyelid conditions, and lots of eye crust, BlephEx applied by an eye doctor could be a very good solution for your situation. An optometrist can apply BlephEx as a painless eye care procedure, and the symptoms are significantly reduced. The optometrist uses a small medically-treated sponge through the eyelashes and swollen eyelid.

​​​​​​​BlephEx removes the residue, kills the bacteria, and clears up the clogged skin in the eyelids. Doing so then allows the body to heal the area versus spending energy fighting off the bacterial infection. A typical BlephEx process via an eye doctor takes only under 10 minutes, and the patient then follows up with an evening hygiene routine to prevent re-infection or recurrence of the bacteria.

If you're looking for an eye care solution for blepharitis in West Des Moines, our team at StylEyes can help. We can provide relief for burning, red eyelids, and clear out a blepharitis infection easily, painlessly, and effectively. You don't need to keep suffering from itchiness, cold compresses, and no relief. Call us to schedule an appointment today. We're here to help, and there's no reason you need to keep suffering needlessly with a stubborn bacterial issue in your eyes. There are effective solutions with BlephEx and our team.