How do I prevent blepharitis?

How do I prevent blepharitis?

Most blepharitis cases are not preventable. Some risk factors for blepharitis, such as certain skin conditions, are beyond your control. But to minimize blepharitis’s symptoms, here are everyday steps you can take:

• Keep hands and face clean.
• Resist the urge to touch itchy eyes/face. Use a clean tissue if you must.
• Remove all eye makeup before bedtime.
• Wipe away excess tears or eye drops with a clean tissue.
• Wear glasses instead of contact lenses until the condition clears.

Replace eye makeup, whether its eyeliner, eye shadow or mascara, as bacteria may be lurking within the old container and you want to avoid reinfection.