5328 N DAVIS HWY

(850) 434-6387

6700 N DAVIS HWY

(850) 435-4285

Blepharitis

Blepharitis

Stinging, irritated eyes, and blurred vision may indicate nothing more than a case of blepharitis -- an unpleasant but, in most cases, relatively harmless condition. Blepharitis is a chronic eyelid inflammation caused by a variety of irritants and/or the inability to maintain proper eye lubrication. In some cases, bacterial infection may be involved. If you suffer from this annoying problem, don't feel obliged to live with it -- see your eye care professional to discover the cause of your blepharitis and get advice on how to relieve yourself of it.

Blepharitis may take one of two forms, anterior (toward the front of the eyelid, where the eyelashes begin) and posterior (on the inner edge of the lid). You may even have both types of blepharitis at the same time. Anterior blepharitis often occurs when dandruff flakes, allergens, or bacteria irritate the eyelid and eyelashes. Posterior blepharitis is the result of a failure on the part of tiny glands within the eyelid, known as meibomian glands, to produce sufficient lubrication between the eyelid and the cornea of the eye.

Typical symptoms of blepharitis include the formation of crusts along the eyelids, eye pain, redness, oozing, abnormal tear formation, irregularities in the arrangement of your eyelashes, and a tendency for the eyelids to stick together.

Getting Relief from Blepharitis

The good news is that most cases of blepharitis are more annoying than dangerous. While extreme cases may require medical treatment to prevent possible damage to the cornea, your eye care professional can recommend several simple home care practices you can adopt to keep this recurring problem at bay. These may include warm compresses, commercial eyelid cleansers, anti-dandruff shampoos, and artificial tears.

You may also be advised to stop wearing contact lenses or using eyeliner and eye shadow, since these practices can make people more prone to blepharitis. (Since blepharitis attacks tend to come and go, you may want to keep a pair of eyeglasses handy so you can continue to see clearly while treating the condition.) Even a massage of the outer eyelids can help relieve the condition.

No one enjoys the prospect of a chronic eye condition, but once you learn how to control your blepharitis instead of simply suffering with it, you will feel better both physically and emotionally. Contact your eye care professional for personal help and advice on this common yet irritating problem.

Locations

Find us on the map

Hours of Operation

Davis Highway Location

Monday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Closed

Davis Highway Location #2

Monday

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Fairhope AL Location

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Davis Highway Location

Monday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
Closed Closed

Davis Highway Location #2

Monday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

Fairhope AL Location

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
Closed