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Blepharitis causes swollen, itchy eyelids. It’s not usually serious and can often be treated by washing your eyelids every day.
Blepharitis symptoms often come and go.
Symptoms of blepharitis include:
Read more about eyelid problems.
clean your eyelids twice a day to start with and then once a day as your symptoms improve
continue to clean your eyes, even if your symptoms clear up
do not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms
do not use eye makeup, especially eyeliner and mascara, while you have symptoms
A pharmacist might be able to suggest things to help keep your eyelids clean, including:
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.
If blepharitis has caused other problems, such as a lump of fluid under the skin (cyst), antibiotic eyedrops or tablets may be recommended.
If your blepharitis is severe, or if you also have other eye symptoms, the GP may refer you to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist).
Blepharitis can be caused by:
Blepharitis cannot be spread to other people.
