Blepharitis

Do you suffer from itching or burning eyelids? Does crust form? If so you may have blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids). This condition occurs when there is excess oil buildup near the glands of the eyes. There are products available where you can scrub your eyelids although on a personal note, the OCuSOFT Eyelid Scrub Pads seemed to attract quite a bit of dust towards my eyelids which turned out to be counterproductive. However, simply cleaning your eyes with warm water every morning can be quite beneficial.

To find out the specific type of blepharitis you may have visit : The Eye Digest.

AzaSite for Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis (Red Eye) is the swelling or infection of the eyelids due to bacteria and viruses. Usually it disappears on its own but responds well to antibiotic treatment.

Approximately a month ago, I was infected with Viral Conjunctivitis and fell ill because of this condition. A plethora of medication was prescribed to me by an optometrist (during the course of this infection):

1. Allergan Pred Forte
2. Allergan Zymaxid
3. AzaSite
4. Falcon Pharmaceuticals Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension
5. Falcon Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3%
6. Bausch & Lomb Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% *Did not use
7. Azithromycin Tablets *Did not use
8. Bausch & Lomb Lotemax *Given by Ophthalmologist (Worked as intended)

In regards to AzaSite, I have read that it has worked for some with dry eye and blepharitis, but in my case, it did not help clear up the Conjunctivitis. The skin under my eye was raw/sensitive enough that I felt solid pain on my eye. It was strange since on some occasions, no pain was felt but with most instances the pain was too much to bar. Hence, I stopped taking AzaSite. Readers, be forewarned.

Refresh Liquigel: Review

Refresh Liquigel contain PURITE, the same preservative found in Refresh Tears. This product is intended for individuals with severe dry eye as they are formulated with "extra strength" gel.

I received a couple of samples from the optometrist and decided to give these a try. After a week of use, I can definitively say that these eye drops do not compare to the Refresh Tears. The gel 'clogs' up your eyes for quite some time and your eyes are accompanied with blurred vision. After a couple of minutes, unsightly crust starts to form on both eyelashes. The only way to get rid of this is to either wait it out or wash out the eyes. I would not recommend this product.