Blepharitis and sores in corners of eyes. Is this a Blepharitis symptom

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Hi

i have read and have used a lot of the advice/treatments regarding posteria  Blepharitis and I have to say many thanks because it has helped a lot. Only thing I seem to be suffering with more now is the sores in the corners of my eyes !! Is this a Blepharitis symptom too ?? And how to get rid of it. ...... I have been using the diluted Tea Tree Oil and it helps for a short time....... It's really really sore any advice would be most welcome. Thank you in advance. X 

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Hi Gwynny, are you taking any drugs?  Do you have any conditions apart from the Blepharitis?

And, indeed, have you read the following page, it is very helpful  

https://patient.info/doctor/blepharitis-pro

Who diagnosed the Posterior Blepharitis?  I think you should go back to your Ophthalmologist and not try to deal with this yourself.  [Or, your GP]

 

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Hi mrsmop. I was diagnosed with the Posteria Blepharitis 2/3 years ago and it was easily kept in check .... Then.......But I had a flare up 2/3 months ago whereby I needed antibiotics they helped a little but didn't stop it altogether ...... 

I do take medication for blood pressure and stomach problems. .....

i have read the information you put the link on ..... Reading that I seem to relate more with the anterior Blepharitis ..... Cant see anything to do with the corners of eyes either ...... :-( I have an appointment at the doctors so will ask what they think it is ..... So sick of the problems with my eyes ...... I know I am not the only one suffering with this horrible thing..... I feel for everyone x 

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Hi Gwynny,

I have had the problem of sores in the corners of my eyes when I was using the Wet Ones. I immediatlely assumed that I was allergic to them. As soon as I replaced them with Merida Facial Wipes, the problem went away. 

You may well be allergic to one single thing that you use on your eyes.

It's different for everyone.... You have to find what works or doesn't work for you.

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Thanks lyse55468 now you have mentioned it I have had the problem since using the wet ones. I will change and hopefully it may go away .... 

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The other thing, that I haven't mentioned, is candida.  You say you have been on antibiotics recently, Gwynny, there is a possibility that the sore eyes, could be because of thrush [Candida].

I have a compromised immune system and have had to take Fluconazole since last October because of oral thrush mainly but also the corners of my mouth and eyes.  My GP gave me some Canesten cream for my face and it has helped.

Ask your GP, whether it could be Candida?  [They don't like to call it Thrush, for some reason!]

I am not certain that I would use Wet Ones or any other type of wip near my eyes.  My Ophthalmologist told me not to use any creams near my eyes because they clog the Meibomian Glands.  Since I listened to him, I haven't had any problems with Blepharitis.

 

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'wipe'!!

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Could you be  irritating your eyes by giving them too much care?  Rubbing, too much, and overuse of what we put on our eyes may irritate them.  Maybe you need to back off a little.  I use baby shampoo on my eyes and it seems to help. other things too though.  Just a thought. Dena

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Hi dena64643. Could be right .... They have been so bad I think I have been kind of desperate and they are a lot better except for th these sores. But I have been away from work for 4 days so haven't been sat on a computer for 8 hrs at a time......I am back tomorrow so will see if they start again .....& if they do I really don't know what I will do......can't afford to pack my job in ..... :-( 

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Hi Gwynny

Your eyes are meant to be wet and the surrounding skin should be dry most of the time. The eyelids have an important role in separating the tear film. In fact there is a row of Meibomian gland all along the lid margins to ensure tears stay where they should.  If skin stays wet the surface swells (you know this if you take a long bath and the skin wrinkles because it expands) eventually it goes soft and breaks down with cracks that can become infected with bacteria or fungi such as Candida.

In some people fissures like crows feet lines can act like a wick causing dampness at the corner of the eyes.

My advice is thorough cleaning to remove debris and dead skin on the lid margins then apply a small thin smear of vaseline to make a waterproof barrier at the corner of your eyes.  Wet wipes contain benzalkonium chloride which is a detergent that removes grease and undoes the natural waterproofing.