Blepharitis or swollen eyelids is a common problem that results from the clogging of oil glands in the base of eyelashes. Ayurvedic eye treatment for Blepharitis resolves this problem with herbal medicines, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
What is Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids, which is non-contagious. Blepharitis commonly occurs after the clogging of the tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes.
The eyelids may appear red, swollen, or feel like they are burning. The patient may have flakes or oily particles wrapped at the base of the eyelashes. The good news is that you can now avail natural treatment for Blepharitis.
Read More
Causes of Blepharitis
The common causes of Blepharitis include:
- Dermatitis
- Dandruff of scalp or eyebrows
- A bacterial infection
- Clogged oil glands
- Dry eyes
- Eye allergy
- Cosmetic makeups, and fungal eyelid infection.
Read More
Symptoms of Blepharitis
The main symptoms of Blepharitis include:
- Red, itchy, and swollen eyelids,
- Flaking of the skin around the eyes
- Crusted eyelashes upon awakening in the morning
- Frequent eye blinking
- Difficulty to face the bright light
- Abnormal growth or no growth of the eyelashes.
Read More
Redness in Eyes
Oily Particles on Eyelashes
Burning Sensation in Eyes
Swollen Eyes
Diagnosis and Blepharitis Treatment in Ayurveda
This disease is explained in Ayurveda under the heading of Abhishyanda and is entirely curable with medicines. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha's evaluation are necessary, based upon the clinical symptoms.
A routine eye examination in the clinic or online video consultation is enough for an Ayurveda doctor to prescribe the medicines. Blepharitis Ayurvedic treatment may take about 4-6 months to cure the symptoms completely.
Read More
Our Approach to Blepharitis Treatment
Ayurvedic Treatment
The Ayurvedic doctor from Prakash Nethralaya examines the patient and assesses the thorough clinical history. The detailed evaluation helps to understand the root cause of the problem, i.e. dandruff, blocked oil glands, or any allergy. Based on the underlying cause, the doctor prescribes the Ayurveda medicines for Blepharitis and some diet and lifestyle suggestions. The doctor emphasizes the scalp and eyebrow dandruff. It may take about 4-6 months for a complete recovery from the symptoms.
Blepharitis Prevention, Diet, and Lifestyle Changes
Proper cleaning of the eyes, a warm compress, removing scalp dandruff, adequate lubrication of the eyes, and a healthy diet can ensure a complete Blepharitis cure.
Success Stories of Blepharitis Treatment
Riddhi Sahni (29)
Prakash Nethralaya did a great job in helping me recover from constant involuntary blinking and tearing of my eye. I had the symptoms for over three month and was waiting to see if it rectified on its own. But when things went out of control, I visited Prakash Netralaya and took therapies, eyedrops and medication prescribed by Dr Dinesh. It took over a week for the problem to rectify and its been over a year the probme hasn’t flared up again.
Jayesh (19)
I had Blepharitis when I was around 10 years. It was a horrible experience that came and went with application of medicines. I came to Prakash Nethralaya in search of a reliable, long-term relief and they granted my wish. The Panchkarma therapies, medicines, and Ayurvedic eyedrops did their job as expected and its been over 2 years I haven’t had new episode of this disease.
Frquently Asked Questions on Blepharitis
A timely check-up and treatment is the fastest way to cure Blepharitis. Ayurvedic Blepharitis treatment offers a safe and natural way out of this problem. The medicines are all herbal and free of any side-effects.
Ayurveda offers a permanent cure for Blepharitis. Commonly known as swollen eyelid Ayurvedic treatment, it focuses on uprooting the fundamental cause of Blepharitis and treating it without any side-effects.
Ayurvedic treatment for swollen eyelids is the best treatment due to its holistic approach. It is centralized on the removal of the root cause of the problem, thus rectifying the problem for good and not just diminishing the symptoms.
Antibiotics resolve the bacterial infection and symptoms of Blepharitis. They are administered in the form of eye drops as well. Ayurvedic eye drops can be very helpful in unclogging the oil glands naturally. But make sure, you get the eye drops prescribed by your doctor before you use any.
Blepharitis results from the clogging of oil glands under eyelids. Medicines and eye drops are helpful in bringing relief from the symptoms and removing the obstruction from oil glands. Ayurvedic medicines and eye drops are completely natural, so, in a way, they can cure Blepharitis naturally.
Ayurveda treats Blepharitis through medicines and eye drops. The patient needs to use home remedies like hygiene and cold compresses along with a healthy diet during the treatment. It rectifies the problem permanently without any side-effects.
Why To Choose Ayurveda?
Looks for the Root Cause
The ayurvedic approach of disease looks for the root cause and not merely the symptoms. Ayurveda offers two ways of treatment; One is Shodhan, and the other is Shaman. Shodhan is complete detoxification of the body by Panchakarma therapies. Shaman is balancing the doshas by Ayurveda medicines, diet, and lifestyle changes. Ayurveda medicines always work better in a patient detoxified with Panchakarma.
Safe Medicines
Ayurveda medicines are processed most naturally and not in the synthetic and chemical form. For this reason, the herbs are soft on the body, and there is no risk of side effects even if the patient requires to take them for longer durations. The complete eradication of the root cause ensures the cure and prevents future health complications.
Holistic Approach
Ayurveda is not merely a medical science. Instead, it is a philosophical science too. The basic principles of Ayurveda consider an individual human a specific identity and hence his treatment. Ayurveda gives importance to the treatment of the patient rather than the treatment of the disease. Two patients of the same disease can have different treatments because of the difference in their body constitution.