Sunday, April 25, 2010

What kind of Dr should I see for Blepharitis? A dermatologist or eye dr?

I have been to an eye specialist 3 times to have this checked out and all 3 times they have not been able to tell me what it is or how to get rid of it ... thank God for the internet!What kind of Dr should I see for Blepharitis? A dermatologist or eye dr?
A regular physician could be of help. I find it hard to believe an opthamologist couldn't tell you what it is, because that's fairly simple. It's an inflammation of the eyelids, usually at the margins. As to the cause, if it's not due to staph infection or seborhea (like dandruff of the eyelids, basically) then it's would be hard to nail an exact cause. Sometimes, like all sh*t, it just happens. It's also very difficult to get rid of if it's not bacterial. You can have it as a chronic condition, so it's possible you may never really get rid of it. In the meantime, try this routine- apply a warm wet compress to the eyes, using a clean washcloth, for about 2-3 minutes. That will plump up the skin. Then dilute a non-tearing type baby shampoo, about 1 part shampoo to 10 parts of water, and use that with the washcloth to gently clean away the built up gunk from your eyes. It may take some gentle scrubbing to do it, and depending on how close it is to the eyelashes, you might have better luck in the tight spots with a cotton swab. Once this is done, rinse your face well. In some cases, the doctors will prescribe an antibiotic ointment specially made for eyes to put on before bedtime to help cut down on the matting and clumping bits. Depending on what the cause is, this little routine may be one you have to follow for a long time, if not the rest of your life. If you also suffer from dandruff, sometimes getting that under control will help matters with the eyelids as well. I don't think a dermatologist would be of much help to you- they get a little squirrelish when you start talking eyelids, and would probably just send you off to see a regular doc or opthamologist, after billing you of course. But a good general practitioner should be able to help you out to start with, and they are lots cheaper than specialists. In this case, a specialist probably isn't any better bet. Sorry not to have better news or ideas for you- you just don't suffer from something easy to fix unfortunately.What kind of Dr should I see for Blepharitis? A dermatologist or eye dr?
I had this problem once - I was allegic to my eyeliner. I suggest you throw away all your eye make up as it is probably infected and reinfecting you. Treat with prescribed creams until cleared up then buy new make up of a different brand.


Make up does get old and harbour germs after some months so you should replace it regularly, even if only half used.
I have had similar issues and an eye doctor (opthalmologist) was able to help me. That being said, I can tell you exactly what they told me.





Apparently the eyelid has a serious of channels for disposing wastes and oils, and in some unlucky people those channels become blocked or narrowed causing an infection.





It was recommended to put a warm compress on the area a couple times a day (doesn't always feel great) and very gently massage the trouble area. When washing your face, take special care to clean the edge of the eyelids with clean hands or a q-tip. Avoid eye makeup for the time being, and replace makeup frequently to ensure it is clean.

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