How do you treat blepharitis and conjunctivitis?

Clean your eyes daily If you have blepharitis, follow this self-care remedy two to four times a day during flare-ups and once or twice a day after the condition is under control: Apply a warm compress over your closed eye for a few minutes to loosen the crusty deposits on your eyelids.

Can you have blepharitis and conjunctivitis?

Blepharitis can lead to recurrent bouts of pink eye (conjunctivitis). Injury to the cornea. Constant irritation from inflamed eyelids or misdirected eyelashes can cause a sore to develop on your cornea. Not having enough tears could increase your risk of a corneal infection.

Can you use cream on blepharitis?

Treatment for blepharitis from a GP A GP might suggest using an antibiotic cream or ointment that you rub on your eyelid if your blepharitis does not clear up after cleaning your eyelids regularly.

What eye drops can I use for blepharitis?

Many cases of blepharitis are treated with topical antibiotic ointment or eye drops such as erythromycin or bacitracin. Topical antibiotics both reduce bacteria on the eyelid and significantly relieve symptoms. They should be applied right after washing the eyelid before bedtime.

How can you tell the difference between conjunctivitis and blepharitis?

Blepharitis is an irritation and inflammation of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis is an irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin layer that covers the white of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.

Can blepharitis look like pink eye?

Certain kinds of medication such as those used for severe cases of acne can also cause blepharitis. Blepharitis is not conjunctivitis, or “pink eye”, although the two may occur at the same time and display similar symptoms.

Can I use hydrocortisone cream for blepharitis?

Medications. Many medications are available for blepharitis, including antibiotics and steroids (cortisone), in drop or ointment form. While cortisone medications often bring quick relief of symptoms, long-term use can cause some harmful side effects.

How do you apply blepharitis ointment?

You apply this by squeezing a ¼ inch strip onto your fingertip, then smearing it into the eyelashes while your eye is closed. Blurred vision may result when ointment gets into the eye, so bedtime is the best time to use ointments.

What is the difference between blepharitis and conjunctivitis?

Can eye drops make blepharitis worse?

“Many times patients will have blepharitis but think it’s allergies and begin inundating their eyes with allergy drops,” she says. “In fact, they’re making it worse by introducing antihistamines and preservatives to the eye that may be drying it out further.