top of page

MENU

Punarva  Natural

Healthcare Centre 

Blepharitis

Blepharitis, also known as granulated eyelids, is a common occular inflammatory condition that affects the corners of the eyelids.

Overview


Blepharitis itself may not lead to vision loss, but it can result in long-term changes to the margin of the eyelid, which are mainly caused by bacterial infection and inflammation from congested meibomian oil glands and can be classified as seborrheic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior, meibomitis, or parasitic according to the cause.



Causes


Blepharitis can be caused by dysfunction of the meibomian gland, which results in clogged, oily eyelids that inflame and infect. Conditions that cause Meibomian gland blockage include,

  • Dandruff on the eyebrows and scalp

  • Infection with bacteria, and mites in the eyelashes and eyebrows. 

  • Rosacea causes facial skin irritation and inflammation.

  • Allergic responses to certain eye drugs, contact lens solutions, or cosmetics.


Symptoms


The symptoms of blepharitis include 

  • Watery, red, burning eyes,

  • Eyelids that appear greasy,

  • Itchy eyelids

  • Red swollen eyes

  • Sensitivity to light 

  • Coated eyelashes adhering to the eyelids. 

  • Flaking of the skin surrounding the eyes

  • Blurred vision often gets better with blinking.



Ayurvedic View

Krimi granthi-Its place of occurrence is taken as vartama pakshama sandhi gata roga, which means the meeting place of eyelids and eyelashes caused by krimi (infection) and it also affects vartama shukla gata sandhi means meeting place of eyelids and sclera, it causes sukshama (small), granthi (cysts) in these areas along with itching, this disease is blepharitis due to bacterial infection. If left untreated the disease can progress further and destroy structures of the eye and cause vision loss. Ayurveda way of approach is to treat the root cause of this disease, prevent further progression of this disease, to treat impaired vision by following ayurvedic shalakhya treatment.




Ayurvedic Treatments


Prakshalanam   Lepanam   Anjanam   Sekam   Aschothanam



Naturopathy Treatments


Mud pack   Eye Packs   Chromotherapy   Magnetotherapy   Kriyas   Vision Training.  

bottom of page