Eyelid scrubs are recommended as a daily activity to maintain healthy vision and fight associated conditions. Some common eye infections caused as a direct result of unclean eyelids are blepharitis, dry eyes after laser eye surgery and many other corneal diseases. However, it is a common thing for people to ignore this aspect of personal hygiene even though it can help beat several conditions. It may be slightly tedious to clear your eyes before you go to bed, but doing so can be highly beneficial in the long term for your vision health and improvement.
Although there exists several ways to clear your eyelids of debris and impurities, you should follow the ones recommended by your eye specialist. A medical institute of repute like Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston provides its eye care patients with several tips to keep their eyelids clean and to make it a daily routine to control vision related problems.
Why do I need an eyelid scrub?
You need to clean your eyelids on a daily basis before you go to bed in order to clear debris, tissue/oil build-up, and reduce the bacteria around the eyelid area. Proper and routine cleaning of the eyelids will help your eyelid glands to function correctly.
What are the safest methods to clean eyelids every day?
Over the counter eyelid scrubs or pads
You can visit your local drugstore or pharmacy to buy eyelid scrub pads or foam which has been manufactured to cautiously clear your eyelids of any grime. However, while this method is highly effective, it can also be an expensive choice for something that needs to be done every day.
Eyelid scrub with baby shampoo using fingers
When you are taking a shower, put Johnson’s Baby Shampoo on your fingers and gently massage on the lid margins for 20 to 30 seconds. This mild shampoo will clear the eyelids’ base without causing irritation to the eyes.
Eyelid scrub with baby shampoo using cotton-tip ear buds
Using a one-to-one ratio, dilute the shampoo in warm water and soak the ear bud in the solution. Massage the eyelid margins gently using the ear bud for about 20 to 30 seconds. Take extra care while applying the solution so that it does not seep into the eyes.
Eyelid scrub with baby shampoo using a hand towel
Dilute the shampoo in a one-to-one ratio with warm water and dip the hand towel in the solution. Close your eyes and gently massage the base of the eyelids with the hand towel wrapped around your index finger for 20 to 30 seconds. Use extreme caution and avoid getting the solution into your eyes.
What are the precautions I need to take?
Eyelid scrubs are a fairly simple process that needs basic caution. While baby shampoo solutions are a budget friendly method to keep your eyelids clean, it can also be irritating for the eyes sometimes. Over the country drugs are recommended to avoid this irritation. You should always consult your doctor before following any of these methods, especially if you had LASIK surgery recently.
Source:
http://www.visiononesource.com/eye-health/69-how-to-clean-your-eyelids.html
Sugarland Eye & Laser Center leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Sugarland Eye & Laser Center, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
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