Do I have Blepharitis?

My eyelids are crusty and itchy

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids which become red, itchy and irritated. This is due to the overgrowth of bacteria along the lid margins. It can affect people of all ages. By using a microscope, we can take a photo of your eyelashes to show you the blepharitis. Crusting of the eyelids , also known as “bak sai” or “yan shi” is a common symptom seen in people suffering from blepharitis.  

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids which become red, itchy and irritated. This is due to the overgrowth of bacteria along the lid margins

Eyelash extensions and blepharitis

Eyelash extensions are glued onto the eyelashes. Washing eyelashes using a specialised lid wipe is important as a daily hygiene routine. If not, there is the chance for bacteria and demodex (mites that lives in our eyelash follicles) to grow which produce toxins that causes inflammation of our eyelids (blepharitis).

What is Demodex?

Demodex is a type of tiny mite that lives in our eyelash follicles. Demodex’s main source of food is the oil secreted by our sebaceous glands.

Research has shown that 44% of blepharitis patients have demodex in their eyelash follicles, with the increase in numbers as we get older. It is therefore important to find and treat the root cause of the problem. 

allergies can be due to dust mites or dermodex. We use tea tree oil to kill the mites and the dermodex on the eyelashes. Eye drops would not work for the dust mites.

What can get rid of Dermodex? Blephex!

What is the best treatment for blepharitis?

BlephEx

How does BlephEx work?

Why choose Blephex? ​

It is a painless spa-like treatment that uses a medical grade micro-sponge that spins thoroughly and carefully along your upper and lower lid margins to remove excess bacteria, biofilm and toxins from your lids and lashes. The micro-sponge is disposable and is changed after cleaning each eye.

  1. Thoroughly cleans off bacteria and mites that stick to the eyelashes

  2. More efficient than manual lid hygiene

  3. Effectively cleans hard to reach areas

  4. Able to thoroughly remove excess bacteria and scruffs from your eyes

  5. 5 minute procedure

  6. Repeated every 6 months

  7. No down time, you can resume activities right after the treatment!

  8. Convenient for people who don’t have time to clean daily.