Ocular Rosacea Home Care

The home care treatments for ocular rosacea are as follows.
Soothing Cleansing Lotion and Compresses for Ocular Rosacea Patients (Oil Free) – for use in the mornings and evenings, to soothe and condition the eyelids and under-eye area, and to remove make-up safely if used.Also used added to pads pre-moistened with warm water as compresses, left to act for 10 or more minutes at a time.
Oil Free Soothing Gel for Eyes – de-sensitizes skin and increases healing with titrated Centella Asiatica, proline amino acid, zinc and camomile.Used during the day it allows eye make up for rosacea to wear well while buffering its contact with the eye contour skin to further reduce any likelihood of eyelid reactivity.
Ocular Rosacea Safe Masacara – free of film formers and fragrance; when used daily assists in strengthening lashes and preventing them from early falling. Such, use over many weeks results in a much improved lash population. The natural brown formula may also be used by men with sparse lashes.Generally only 1-2 coats are used on the upper lashes only.The ocular rosacea safe mascara provides a natural result. It is not intended to dramatically thicken lashes as the required ingredients for that action are generally irritating to the eyes).
Ocular Rosacea Safe Make-Up – combining protective low-dose antioxidants such as vitamin E, lecithin and organic aloe to assist in reducing eyelid reactivity and smoothing the skin's texture. Best used over Oil Free Gel for Eyes.The ultra-fine crushed mineral content of the Eye Shadows for Ocular Rosacea provide a complete UV block to the fine eye contour skin, not normally able to be protected by sunscreens.

Most Common Effects of Ocular Rosacea

A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Davis identified the most common eye effects of subtype 4 (ocular) rosacea found by ophthalmologists during patient examinations.

In the study of 88 ocular rosacea patients, 85 percent had meibomian gland dysfunction. These glands secrete a fatty substance that helps keep the eye from drying out, and plugging of these glands may result in dry eye or styes.

Other common physical effects included tiny visible blood vessels or redness on the eyelid, found in 53 percent of the patients; blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid, found in 44 percent; and bloodshot eyes, seen in 41 percent.

Among more severe potential manifestations of ocular rosacea, corneal scarring was found in 16 percent of the patients and corneal neovascularization (the development of additional blood vessels in the cornea) was found in 11 percent. Both conditions may result in loss of vision or visual acuity.

"Although ocular rosacea is usually an irritating but mild condition that can be treated, without proper care it can become seriously debilitating," said Dr. Mark Mannis, chairman of ophthalmology at the University of California, Davis. Patients who experience signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea should be sure to address them with their physicians.

Associated References:
Ghanem VC, Mehra N, Wong S, Mannis MJ. The prevalence of ocular signs in acne rosacea: comparing patients from ophthalmology and dermatology clinics. Cornea. 2003;22:230-233.
 
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