WHAT IS BlephEx™?
BlephEx™ is a revolutionary patented hand piece, used to very precisely and carefully, spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris found in moderate to severe blepharitis. It is an in-office procedure that is an important part of our dry eye protocol and can help exfoliate your eyelids. We often package the BlephEx™ procedure with a gland expression or iLux treatment to maximize relief of dry eyes. The BlephEx™ treatment is well tolerated and only takes a few minutes to perform, often saving the patient hundreds of dollars in the costs of prescription drops and artificial tears.
BlephEx™ Treatment for Blepharitis and Dry Eye Relief
Our team specializes in the safe and effective removal of bacteria, biofilm and Demodex mites from the eyelid margin, while also helping to unclog blocked meibomian glands.
BlephEx™ is a clinically proven, in-office treatment designed to target the root cause of blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelids).
Performed with precision and care, BlephEx™ significantly reduces or eliminates the symptoms associated with blepharitis and dry eye disease. Most patients benefit from regular treatments every 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity of their condition.
By addressing the underlying inflammatory causes, BlephEx™ helps restore eyelid health, improves tear production, relieves the chronic irritation , redness and discomfort many patients experience. This treatment offers a long-term solution to improve quality of life and ocular comfort.
Our team specializes in the safe and effective removal of bacteria, biofilm and Demodex mites from the eyelid margin, while also helping to unclog blocked meibomian glands.
BlephEx™ is a clinically proven, in-office treatment designed to target the root cause of blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelids).
Performed with precision and care, BlephEx™ significantly reduces or eliminates the symptoms associated with blepharitis and dry eye disease. Most patients benefit from regular treatments every 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity of their condition.
By addressing the underlying inflammatory causes, BlephEx™ helps restore eyelid health, improves tear production, relieves the chronic irritation , redness and discomfort many patients experience. This treatment offers a long-term solution to improve quality of life and ocular comfort.
Dry eyes are often accompanied with a condition called blepharitis or eyelid inflammation.
Over 35% of patients being seen by an optometrist suffer from blepharitis, which is a common cause of sore, red eyelids or crusty eyelashes.
Blepharitis and dry eyes occur so often together that many professionals believe they are part of a single chronic eye problem called dry eye blepharitis syndrome (DEBS).
Common Symptoms of Blepharitis
Over 35% of patients being seen by an optometrist suffer from blepharitis, which is a common cause of sore, red eyelids or crusty eyelashes.
Blepharitis and dry eyes occur so often together that many professionals believe they are part of a single chronic eye problem called dry eye blepharitis syndrome (DEBS).
- Possible causes of blepharitis can include:
- Bacterial eyelid infection
- Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
- Dry eyes
- Fungal eyelid infection
- Parasites (Demodex eyelash mites)
Common Symptoms of Blepharitis
- Itching or scratchy eyes
- Foreign body sensation
- Tearing
- Crusting
- Redness/inflammation
- Mattering
- Dry eyes
- Eye rubbing