Treating Ocular Rosacea

Eye involvement is quite common with rosacea. Persistent burning sensation, the feeling of grittiness in the eyes, inflamed and swollen eyelids with small bumps, or eyelash loss, along with bloodshot eyes can all be signs of ocular rosacea. The most frequent signs are chronically inflamed margins of the eyelids with scales and crusts. Light sensitivity is also common.

Treatment of ocular rosacea usually consists of lid hygiene measures, such as daily cleansing with cotton-tipped applicators (Q-tips). This entails cleansing the bases of the lashes with a moistened Q-tip to remove debris and oily secretions. Some ophthalmologists advocate cleansing with diluted baby shampoo, while others believe that plain water is best.

Often, an antibiotic or combination antibiotic-steroid ointment is prescribed for various periods of time, depending on response.

Increasing your water intake will increase the moisture in the eye leading to a decrease in dryness and  irritation.

Another ocular rosacea solution that many have found helpful is The tan-colored Rosacea-Ltd disk. The disk may be applied over the eyelids and around the eyes to calm the redness and burning in the eye area by using only one (1) second in the eye area.