Using Manuka Honey to cure blepharitis?

Eye care
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Has anyone here been using manuka honey?

If there are, can anyone tell me how to use honey to your eye?

I read an article that someone in Britain cured blepharitis using MAnuka Honey.

I'm willing to try it, but want to know how to use it before buying it.

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There are a lot of dietary supplements that help with inflammation. That could be what they are referring to.

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Hi Arnold,

I am using manuka honey on my posterier blepharitis now.  I did wet wipes for six weeks, three times a day.  Then I switched to the honey morning and night.  I am basically symptom free...I have been on the honey about five days....it also took care of my dry eyes at night.  I still have an occasional itch but that is all.  Thought I would share.....Dawn

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How did u use it please and do u wash it off or dilute it?

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Hi Carol,

I bought manuka honey #20.  The higher the number the more potent it is. I take a q-tip and smear it under my bottom lashes and then I smear it over my top lashes.  Use a separate q-tip for each eye.  Then I rub my eyes gently a few times.  Now listen, this burns like crazy and your eyes can get red. The redness will eventually leave.  And the burning is not as bad now.  But honey is good for your eyes.  Remember, you are healing your eyes.  I do this at 10:30 p.m. at night and just leave it on.  Then I do it in the morning.  I leave it on all day... however, you can wash it off after about 15 minutes.  But it is important to leave it on all night.  This has taken care of my dry eye also.  I do not dilute this....be brave....so worth it...smile  Here is a study that really encouraged me to try the honey.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17133045   I also have read  many testimonies of others that have experienced benefits from using honey on several eye ailments.  Let me know how you are doing....Dawn

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Why is the reply being moderated? Anyway, I would like to know how you're using manuka honey to your eye also.

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Arnold and Carol,

I had provided a link, that is why it is being moderated.  It verifies how honey being applied topically three times per day reduces the bacteria in the eye and is a big help to MGD.

However, I will give you the manuka information again since I know how frustrating it is to wait regarding these matters.

I ordered Manuka honey #20---the number indicates the potency of the antibacterial qualities of the honey so the number is important. I put it on in the morning with a q-tip.  I smear my lower lashes and then close my eye and smear more on the top.  I use one q-tip for each eye. Then I sit down with a towel and two kleenexes.  I use the kleenexes to wipe the tears away and the towel to hold in front of my eyes because for some reason I don't want to see light when I am blinking my eyes...lol!  I rub my eyes gently to allow some honey into the eye. And I blink my eyes to allow it in. Now...this burns like crazy...and your eyes will be red afterwards but it goes away....but studies have shown that honey is GOOD and HEALING to the eyes. However, the burning is not as bad now as it was the first time I did it.....but I don't care.....my eyes feel so good it is worth every tear. The burning lasts about 3 minutes...so it is not that bad. After the burning and tearing I wait at least 15 minutes before I wash the honey off in the morning.  But if I am staying at home I just leave it on.  However, at night I put it on at 10:30 and leave it on all night.  I even put a little extra on the outside corners of my eyes hoping a little bit will leak into my eyes during the night.   This honey routine has taken care of my dry eye symptoms at night. It is wiping my blepharitis away.   I plan on doing this routine for the rest of my life knowing that MGD causes extra bacteria to gather in the eye causing blepharitis.  There you have it....I believe this will help you...I hope you get going on it and let me know how you do....give it time though.....Best wishes....Dawn

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P.S. I am not diluting this honey....just the pure stuff!!!

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Is any Manuka honey okay to use bought a liquid form from grocery store

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I would give it a try...sure....does it have a number after it?

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Does it say "manuka" ?  I wouldn't try regular honey.

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I didn't work where did u get it does it matter what brand u use as there are ones for 60 and an other for 25 American I think I live in canada

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I am using Manuka Doctor 20+  You can get it on Amazon

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Thanks for all your help I will order some

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Arnold,

I just had an eye exam today, the doctor could find no trace of blepharitis....this should encourage anyone considering manuka honey.  Dawn

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Hi Dawn,

First of all, I'd like to say I'm so happy that you've had such success and thank you for posting your story. It gives me hope! I've been suffering for off and on for many years now with this terrible disorder.

Just wondering...did you have any issues with eyelash loss and swelling of the eyelids? Did you have any redness on your face when you had symptoms? Just trying to figure out if I should try the honey regimen for my case.

Thanks so much!

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Dear Nicole,

I did not have redness on my face.  I did have eyelash loss and swelling of the eyelids as well as eye pain, mucus.  I had conjunctivitis in the whites of my eyes.  My eye doctor told me there was no cure for both conditions.  Since I posted here I went to another eye doctor who also verified I no longer have blepharitis or conjunctivitis....it is all gone.  That has been over a year ago.  Now I do maintenance with the honey four times per week because I have blocked meibomian glands which will not go away.  That is what caused my blepharitis.  If you decide to do the honey, I would put some on my face as well. I ordered Mail Tees by Fran Wilson on Amazon which work better than qtips. I also ordered Manuka Doctor 20+ from Amazon.  One secret is to give this time......!  I started  April 2016 with the wet ones....did that until June 1st.three times per day then did honey three times a day for a few months...then twice a day for a total of about six months.  The secret is to keep doing the schedule even if all the symptoms go away.  Because it takes a long time for the blepharitis to completely go away.  So many people say they tried it for a few months and then their eyes got bad again.  That is because they didn't give it the dedication and time.  If you have any questions you can private message me....I want to help...Dawn

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Hi Dawn, 

I am so thankful you have gone to the effort to explain this in great detail! and that it has worked for you!

I have been diagnosed with posterior blepharitis and it is the most debilitating disease. I am very willing to try this honey .. I have found the one you suggested online and ready to purchase. I'm hoping this wont effect the eyeball and vision?

Also, you explain symptoms of anterior bleph. (mucus, bacteria) where I dont get that - its more inflamed eyelides and dry eye (blocled glands) .. Im hoping this honey will be effective for this too?

Thank you again! It is people like you who give hope to us all   smile

Emily 

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Hi Emily,

I also had posterior blepharitis.  I had conjunctivitis in the whites of my eyes that contributed to the mucus and bacteria.  The manuka honey cured both conditions.  I take a hot washcloth and place over my eyes for 10 minutes morning and night to unblock the meibomian glands.  

Although I am not an eye doctor, my research teaches me that honey is actually healing and good for the eyes.  Some people have experienced honey to be beneficial for many eye ailments.  I know it has been a miracle worker for me.  

So yes, the honey is definitely a cure for posterior blepharitis in my case.  

I left the honey on my lids for 15 minutes before rubbing it into my eyes.  The time is needed to kill the bacteria.  And you should figure doing the honey routine 2-3 times per day for 6 months.  That is the thing about blepharitis....it takes a long time to get rid of it.  Even if your symptoms go away that does not mean the blepharitis is gone.  I still do the honey routine 4 times per week, because with the blocked glands, I know it would be easy to get it again.  And I never want that to happen.

I wish you the best....private message me if you need more detailed instructions or have any questions.  I am happy to share.

Dawn

 

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I want to make it very clear that you need to put the honey on the lower lash roots. Then lift your upper lid and get the honey on the inner lash roots.....not missing anything. Then put the honey on top of the upper lash roots like you would apply eyeliner. Then leave that on for 15 minutes. Then rub it into the eyeballs. It will sting for three minutes. ....your eyes will be red....this is normal. Now you are done.

Dawn