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Blepharitis

Rogol72

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Folks,

Just had my eyes tested today, pretty thorough test to be honest which impressed me. Went to an independent optician instead of Specsavers! I've got Blepharitis ... so I was wondering if anyone here has had Blepharitis (blocked oil glands in the eyelids) and how they overcame it? The treatment prescribed is eye drops for dry eyes and one of those Optase heat masks you can heat up in the microwave to open up the oil ducts/glands in the eyelids. Omega 3 fish oil was recommended also, just wary of the excess iodine causing a DH flare up. Thanks in advance!

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I use a heated mask to unclog eyelid oil glands but I found the bean-filled ones you heat in a microwave to be unsatisfactory. They just don't have enough staying power. They cool off too quickly. On Amazon I found ones that have a built-in heater powered by a USB plug that work much better. You can plug it into any USB source such as  a laptop or a USB battery pack or a nearby outlet that has USB ports. I stuffed some balled-up paper into the cover to improve the contour so it fit my eye sockets better. Has three heat levels and times out after about 20 minutes. Some of them are cordless and rechargeable, even. https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=heated+usb+eye+mask&crid=2UL83KRONVJYT&sprefix=heated+usb+eye+mask%2Caps%2C161&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

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@Rogol72,

I've got it, too.  I can't take fish oil, but I can take FLAXSEED Oil, which does the same thing.  

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Thanks. It's pretty mild though annoying. I think every "itis" in the body has some connection back to Coeliac Disease!! While I am dairy free for the most part, I fall off the wagon every now and then and gobble a half block of cheddar cheese!! I think this is dairy related, and I will conquer it!

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@Rogol72,

Oh! Definitely, definitely, I understand about falling off the wagon...and into the cheese barrel!  Sharp cheddar cheese! And chocolate ice cream!  Argh!  I blame it on the exogenous opioids in dairy. 

I get blepharitis and eczema everywhere afterwards.  Not pretty.  Very itchy.  

Vitamin A helps blepharitis in addition to omega threes.  Fish oil usually has Vitamin A.  Many Vitamin A supplements are derived from fish or algae.  (I recently read an article that said fish oil has less iodine than fish meat.)   I found a dry Vitamin A supplement that works well for me.  

I've added calcium fortified orange juice.  I think my dairy faux pas are due to calcium cravings.  One can only eat so many leafy greens for calcium...  

Hang on tight!  We'll get through it! 

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That's hillarious ... into the cheese barrel!! It was last Thursday I had the Eye test, which are healthy. The Optometrist recommended fish oil for Blepharitis. So I had one capsule of Wiley's Wild Atlantic Fish Oil Minis after my lunch with added gluten-free fresh mashed potato as a treat (Potato (90%), Milk, Butter (Milk), Salt, White Pepper) ... and oh boy, my skin felt like I had a couple of fire ants camped out on it for the day. I think it was the combination of fish oil, mashed potato and eggs for breakfast that I far exceeded my iodine threshold!!

The opioids in Dairy are addictive. It's definitely the dairy because I get bags under my eyes when I consume dairy. When I don't consume dairy, the bags disappear.

I'm thinking Wileys Fish Oil has a high iodine content. I tried Higher Nature Fish Oil before and I never had an issue with it. I would prefer to stick with Fish Oil for Omega 3s if I can. I get Vitamin A from liver. 

I'll get through it alright ... no doubt about that ...  just very frustrating an annoying!! Food journaling really helps, the best habit I ever developed.

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Went back to the optician to get me reading glasses, we discussed Blepharitis again ... he said it's caused by a bacteria imbalance in the eyelids. He said it's just a matter of managing it carefully. I'm wondering if a good probiotic would help correct that bacterial imbalance?

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@Rogol72,

Yes, in some cases blepharitis can be caused by bacteria or even mites! 

Thiamine helps our bodies fight infections, including bacteria and mites.  

Benfotiamine has been shown to help with dry eyes and iritis, too. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2685466/

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