This
is an inflammatory condition affecting the
edge of the eyelids. The cause is often unknown.
Prolonged treatment may be required before
it is effective and despite this, the condition
may recur.
Signs and Symptoms
Red, inflamed eye lids
Crusting around the eyelashes
Itching and discomfort
Treatment
First - Eye makeup removal.
All makeup should be thoroughly removed every
evening. We suggest 'SIMPLE Extra gentle eye
Makeup Remover', available from most chemists.
Use hypoallergenic makeup or that suitable
for contact lens wearers, and avoid any which
cause irritation.
Second - Heat application.
Using a clean face flannel wrung out in tap
water as hot as is comfortable, apply as a
hot compress to the eyelids for about 5 minutes,
morning and evening. This softens debris and
crusts and allows oil to flow out of the glands
and onto the eyelids.
Third – Lid toilet.
Using a ‘no tears’ baby shampoo,
make up a cleansing solution as follows:
Place one teaspoon of baby shampoo in a cup
of boiled water. Allow to cool and make sure
the shampoo has dissolved. This solution will
last for 1 week after which it has to be renewed.
Dip a clean cotton wool bud in the solution
and rub the base of the eyelashes quite firmly
to remove the crustiness. Use a new cotton
wool bud for each eye. Repeat this every morning
and evening, unless otherwise instructed by
the nurse or doctor.
First - Eye makeup removal. 
