What is blepharitis?
Blepharitis is a common condition where the eyelid margins become inflamed, irritated, and often clogged with debris.
This inflammation disrupts the normal function of the oil glands along the eyelids, leading to discomfort and contributing to dry eye disease.
Common Causes of Blepharitis:
✔️ Bacterial overgrowth along the lash line
✔️ Overactive or clogged oil glands (meibomian gland dysfunction)
✔️ Skin conditions like rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis
✔️ Infestation by Demodex mites
Common Symptoms of Blepharitis:
✔️ Burning or stinging eyes
✔️ Foreign body sensation (“gritty” feeling)
✔️ Crusting or flaking of lids & lashes
✔️ Tearing or dryness
✔️ Swollen, red, or itchy eyelids
Blepharitis treatment
At BRIGHT Eyes, we go beyond warm compresses and artificial tears. We offer advanced in-office treatments to restore eyelid health, including:
✔️ ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) Deep Cleansing to remove debris and bacteria from the lids & lashes
✔️ NuLids Pro to exfoliate the lids and massage oil glands
✔️ MiBoFlo thermal therapy to unclog oil glands and styes
✔️ Low-level light therapy (LLLT) to reduce bacteria and inflammation
✔️ Targeted lid hygiene regimens for at-home care
If left untreated, blepharitis can lead to:
✔️ Chronic red, itchy eyelids
✔️ Crusty debris around the lashes
✔️ Styes or chalazia (painful bumps)
✔️ Worsening dry eye symptoms
✔️ Increased risk of Demodex mite infestation
Clean and restore your lids & lashes
If you’ve been struggling with crusty, irritated eyelids that never seem to improve, blepharitis could be the cause. Here at BRIGHT Eyes, we can help you refresh and restore your eye health with targeted treatments for blepharitis and Demodex.