The treatment of blepharitis includes:

• 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 to eyelids

Blepharitis may be caused by an infection. 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:

• Infectious blepharitis treatment
• Blepharitis clinical trials