The eyelids are very important - not just the tears

Healthy eyelids are important for healthy eyes ! Disorders and diseases of the eyelids can lead to dry eyes - and vice versa. Practical approaches for regular hygiene and care of the eyelids are easy to perform in order to improve in dry eyes.

Chronic dry eyes with irritation of the lid margin can lead to chronic eyelid inflammation.

• Chronic EyeLid inflammation (Chronic Blepharitis) is recognizable by reddening and swelling of the eyelids - it leads to irritation, dysfunction of the glands and typically also to dry eyes.

• Excessive growth of normal bacteria on the edge of the eyelid or excessive growth of normal hair mites (Demodex) can play a role in chronic inflammation of the eyelids.

• Obstruction of the Meibomian oil glands (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, MGD) with a lack of oil and resulting rapid evaporation of the aqueous tears is the most common cause of dry eyes.

Changes of the eyelids or eye blinking can also contribute to dry eyes

Regular Cleaning and Care of the edge of the eyelid prevents diseases - this is as important as brushing your teeth every day

• Deposits of various substances build up on the edge of the lid. This is a 'nutritious' environment for bacteria and small hair mites (Demodex) - their excretions make the inflammation worse.

• The regular and preventive eyelid hygiene and lid care is a sensitive measure - in addition to a physical lid therapy with warming and massage of the eyelids if the glands are blocked.

• There are numerous aids that can facilitate regular cleaning and care of the eyelids and particularly the eyelid margin.

=> here is more information on Eyelid Hygiene and Lidcare

=> here is an Overview of Therapy Options for the Eyelids in Dry Eye Disease

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