What is Blepharitis?
The Dry Eye Treatment Center at New Baltimore Optometry is pleased to offer advanced treatment for blepharitis.
Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is a common eyelid inflammation that can develop at any age.
Blepharitis typically occurs when tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged, leading to swollen, irritated and red eyes.
Several diseases and conditions can cause blepharitis, such as dry eyes. Blepharitis doesn’t result in permanent vision damage and is not contagious.
We offer a range of successful treatments including NuLids, heat packs and others.
What Are the Symptoms of Blepharitis?
A few typical symptoms include:
- itchy, sore and red eyelids that stick together
- crusty or greasy eyelashes
- a burning, gritty sensation in your eyes
- increased sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- swollen eyelid margins
- wearing contact lenses become unbearable
- abnormal eyelash growth or loss of eyelashes in severe cases
How to Treat Blepharitis?
The treatments for Blepharitis include NuLids, heat packs and others.
These will reduce and alleviate the uncomfortable blepharitis symptoms.
The treatment is repeated at regular intervals depending on the severity of the condition.
By eliminating the root cause of blepharitis, the overall health of the eyelid will be significantly improved and will allow you to produce more tears and enjoy life without the chronic and irritating symptoms associated with blepharitis.
How Does NuLids Work?
NuLids is a painless in-office procedure performed by Dr. Joseph Lawless. It works by removing excess bacteria and toxins that live along the lash margin that cause inflammation and eyelid disease.
Clinical trials have proven that NuLids provides relief for dry, red, itchy, swollen eyes by targeting the meibomian glands in the eyelids. It can be used as a stand-alone product, and positive user reactions have demonstrated that NuLids provides significant advantages over other existing therapies.
Users have expressed delight in how much better their eyes feel, the ease of only having to use it for one minute per day, and the overall savings they have realized as a result of taking care of their dry eyes with this product.
How Soon Will I Notice a Difference?
Depending on the stage and severity of the condition, patients tend to feel a difference right after the treatment.
However, if you’ve experienced significant damage to your tear glands due to blepharitis, it may take several months before observing any changes in your condition. Certain people may require multiple treatments before they begin to heal. Nightly hygiene and repeat treatments will treat, cure and prevent a recurrence.
There will only be positive effects following the treatment. You will have removed years, if not decades, of biofilm from your eyelids and will be able to comfortably blink without having your eyelids feel sticky.
Contact us to schedule your appointment at The Dry Eye Treatment Center at New Baltimore Optometry and to consult with Dr. Joseph Lawless for a dry eye evaluation.
The Dry Eye Treatment Center at New Baltimore Optometry serves patients in New Baltimore, Macomb, Sterling Heights, and Detroit, and throughout Michigan.