Symptoms and treatment of blepharitis

The structure of the human eye is very complex because there are many different tissues above the eye, and the eyelid area is mainly close to the top of the eyeball. We usually know about eyelids through blepharitis, because blepharitis is a common inflammatory disease of the eyes. Blepharitis is mainly caused by bacterial infection, but what are the symptoms and treatment methods of blepharitis?

symptom

1. Burning sensation, redness, swelling and itching around the eyelids.

2. Scales appear at the roots of eyelashes. The scales of seborrheic blepharitis are greasy and yellow.

3. Sometimes eyelashes grow in the wrong direction or become inverted. Some infectious blepharitis may be accompanied by conjunctivitis.

Causes

1. Overwork of the eyes causes the orbicularis oculi muscles around the eyes to contract, thus blocking the gland opening.

2. Rubbing your eyes with dirty hands can cause bacteria to enter through the gland opening.

3. Food-related allergies, such as some people are addicted to seafood, chocolate, etc.

4. If you have recurrent styes, you should check your entire body for diabetes

Blepharitis is a stye. When blepharitis first occurs, you can apply ice to the swollen and painful eyelids, use anti-inflammatory eye drops, and take oral antibiotics if necessary. Most cases can disappear within three to four days; if the gland is swollen and festering, surgical incision and drainage are required.

1. Use eyelid cleanser to clean scabs and dandruff in the eyelash area.

2. For severe cases, especially those associated with bacterial infections, topical antibiotic oil tinctures may be prescribed.

3. Corticosteroid oil tincture may provide short-term relief. In recalcitrant cases, oral antibiotics may be needed. If the infection has spread to the cornea, both antibiotics and corticosteroid drops may be needed to treat the infection.

External treatment

(1 ) In the early stages of the disease, before pus is formed, hot compresses can be used to help dissipate the pus.

(2) Use Zijin Tablets or Qinghuo Eye Pills, mix with external eye drops or other anti-inflammatory eye drops or cold boiled water, and apply to the affected skin; you can also use Ruyi Golden Cream to apply to the affected skin. CAUTION: Do not apply medication in eyes.

(3) Take several pieces of fresh Commelina, remove the leaves and stems, wash them, and place them over the flame of an alcohol lamp or on fire to bake. Squeeze them with your fingers and quickly apply the juice that flows out of the broken ends to the affected area. Be careful not to apply it into the eyes. Apply 4 to 5 times a day.

(4) Use 1-2 grams of fresh red peony root, white flower snake tongue grass, dandelion, wild chrysanthemum, etc., wash and mash them, and apply them to the affected skin. Be careful not to apply them into the eyes.

Surgery

When pus has formed, it should be incised and drained. When the pus head is located on the skin surface of the eyelid, the incision should be parallel to the eyelid chord; when the pus head is located on the inner surface of the eyelid, the incision should be perpendicular to the eyelid chord. It must be noted: If pus forms in the affected area, do not squeeze it. If this causes widespread swelling of the eyelids, purple swelling and severe pain, or is accompanied by chills, fever, headache and other serious symptoms, it means the condition has worsened and should be treated as an eye doctor.