Is there a moisturizer I can use to relieve my dry eyelids from blepharitis?
SEP 29, 2016
Question:
I suffer from blepharitis (inflammation of eyelids) and MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction, a type of blepharitis). I have been using Ocusoft eye lid scrubs and warm compresses. My upper and lower eyelids on both eyes have become severely dry, itchy, scaly, and I feel a burning sensation at times. I suppose this could be the lid scrubs or the warm compresses drying my lids. Is there an eye moisturizer or ointment that I can use to help relieve these symptoms?
Answer:
Try cutting back on the scrubs for now. You can use a bland facial moisturizer on your skin. A bland eye ointment or even Vaseline can help. However, if your symptoms do not improve please check with your ophthalmologist.