Did you know? Every day… we strain our eyes a lot from light emitted by computer and mobile phone screens, heat, dust, as well as cosmetics and contact lenses, all of which can cause inflammation. When the eyelids become inflamed, they secrete proteins and oils, which can further cause eye inflammation.
Did you know? What exactly are “eyelash mites”?
Eyelash mites are a type of parasite found on everyone’s eyelashes. If present in small amounts, they do not cause disease, but if in large numbers, they can cause various diseases.
Eyelash mites are associated with blepharitis because inflamed eyes secrete proteins and oils, which are excellent food sources for the mites. Normally, eyelash mites have a life cycle of only 2-3 weeks, but if food (proteins and oils) is still available, they will reproduce in greater numbers… leading to frequent inflammation.
What diseases can “eyelash mites” increase the risk of?
When “eyelash mites” live on the eyelashes for a long time, they can cause various problems such as weakening the eyelash roots, eyelash loss, and inflammation or styes. If the infection becomes severe… it can even lead to vision loss.
Protect your eyes… before it’s too late
Good prevention… is to eliminate risk factors that cause inflammation, because inflammation produces food for eyelash mites. This includes reducing eye strain, minimizing sun exposure by wearing sunglasses, and being more careful when using cosmetics.
Clean your eyes properly with these 3 steps!
- Apply a warm compress on the eyelids to soften the oily deposits and make cleaning easier for 5-10 minutes.
- Massage the eyelids with a special device to express as much oil as possible. This step must be performed by a specialist.
- Rub the eyelid margins with a cleansing product such as baby shampoo, gentle facial cleanser, or a specialized cleansing product like Tea Tree Oil.
