Bletheritis

[pinkperfection]

Does anyone else suffer with bletheritis? This causes flaking eyelids which often cause infections. I am using various eye wipes as recommended but after last injection for wet MD threshold became inflamed and I now have a cyst which I am treating with ointment and antibiotics but could be a long job. I feel I have enough trouble with MD without this as well. Any suggestions?

[2468G]

Hi pinkperfection

Another inconvenience for you.

I don't have it but my hubby used to get it. His GP gave him a prescription for cream which sorted it out quite quickly. He also recommended he wash his eye area with baby shampoo daily. He followed this advice and for a few years now has had no problem. Before this solution. He did have a stubborn cyst that needed removing. It was a very minor surgery.

Sorry you have yet another eye issue. Best wishes 2468G

[pinkperfection in reply to 2468G]

Thanks for this, the doctor said I may not get rid of the cyst altogether and may have to have it surgically removed. However probably not an option while I am having injections. Everyone is so helpful on this site. I do have a heated pad and I am using various eye wipes so just hope it will clear up soon.

[tallyho]

Hi there I have had blepharitis many times.My dr at St Thomas hospital in London recommended a hot compress so I have used a ‘ Hot eye compress ( microwave or oven ) from Amazon the make was ‘ eye doctor’ I found this to be really good.

[pinkperfection in reply to tallyho]

Hi there

yes trying hot compresses and hoping something will work soon. Just feeling fed up with all these problems, but it does help to know I am not alone. Thanks

[fed13]

Sorry to hear this Pinkperfection. Very nasty!! I'm OK with this now, but this happened before my AMD, and got better. Like tallyho I was told to use a hot compress; a wheat bag or just a hot flannel. I got a wheat bag from Boots: I still use it occasionally when my eye aches or feels gritty, and it is a great comfort.

[sindia3b]

Hi Pinkperfection sorry about your diagnosis, I was recommended an eye bag from Amazon. very good u heat it up in microwave then apply to eyelids for 5-10 mins. also I use blethesol an eye solution from chemists. I believe johnsons baby shampoo is also beneficial. hope this helps good luck

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Dear pinkperfection,

This is a link to information on blepharitis on the Moorfields website:

moorfields.nhs.uk/condition...

Kind regards,

Macular Society helpline

0300 3030 111

[e-mail]

[pinkperfection in reply to Rosalyn-helpline]

Thanks Rosalyn will look at this.

[rosyG]

Hi,

Just make sure you don't have any at the time of injections-- it should be treated first and the injection given when you are clear. Don't want to be alarmist but met a lady at my last clinic visit who had had problems recently because of this

[pinkperfection in reply to rosyG]

Thanks I go back for assessment in a couple of weeks after three eyelea injections so will bear this in mind. praying it will have cleared up by then but not feeling very positive.

[Depoefan]

Are you sure you have blepharitis? It sounds like you have eye mitrs, also called Dermodex. Eye dr was no help, kept prescribing antibiotic drops. I googles symptoms, dry itchy feeling eyes with gravel in eyelashes. Oily substance under eye sometimes. When it is out of control. I get red, hot area under eye which one time spread down into cheek. 2 things which I found to help: 1.organic castor oil rubbed into lashes as needed. I usually use at bedtime. 2. Wet Ones in Red box, these are wipes than I use several times a day. Both help to decrease the mites so, much that I get lax using and they get bad again. It is a nuisance to have in addition to AMD, I agree.

[pinkperfection in reply to Depoefan]

Thanks Depoefan for your advice, I was sent back home this week from clinic because doctor said I had eye infection in both eyes so refused to inject. I worry because I am three weeks overdue and By the time it calms down I will be almost 3 months late and that is if it does sort itself out. Not a happy bunny.