The treatment of infectious blepharitis varies with the type of organism that causes the infection.

Treatment for bacterial blepharitis may include:

• Discard contacts and eye solutions.
• Do not wear contacts until the infection is resolved.
• Do not wear eye makeup.
• Gentle eyelid cleansing:
• Performed twice a day
• Warm compresses on the eyelids
• Antibiotic eye ointments
• Antibiotic eyedrops
• Oral antibiotics for blepharitis

Treatment for lice blepharitis may include:

• Gentle eyelid cleansing:
• Performed twice a day
• Warm compresses on the eyelids
• Do not wear contacts until the inflammation is resolved.
• Do not wear eye makeup.
• Apply petroleum jelly to the base of the lashes.
• Medication for head lice

Treatment for viral blepharitis may include:

• Gentle eyelid cleansing:
• Performed twice a day
• Warm compresses on the eyelids
• Do not wear contacts until the inflammation is resolved.
• Do not wear eye makeup.
• Antiviral medications:
• Acyclovir

For more information:

• Blepharitis clinical trials