I thought I was the only one who had gotten this "bleph

1. Guest 20 November 2006 at 07:01AM
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   I thought I was the only one who had gotten this "blepharitis" that now I've been researching for what seems like so long. It's only been 5 months for me but feels like 5 years. Well I'm in the same boat my right eye is worse and it will flare up even more sometimes preventing me from doing the things I want to do socially b/c yes, it does make one feel self conscious. I am using warm/cold compresses, and Ocusoft Lid scrub, in addtion to Lotemax, but every time I stop the cycle of the eyedrops the blepharitis comes again twice as fast, well I don't want to say it but I'm really scare of the "addiction" that my eyes are developing to these eyedrops and that once I'm off of them my bleph just does not stay subsided. I have never met anyone with this condition in my life. I AM 24!

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2. Guest 30 November 2006 at 20:22PM

   Hello

   You poor thing - I'm 45 & I feel like i'm suffering?

   I've put my story on here. (dated 28/1/06)

   I've always suffered with sensitive eyes, but never anything like this which started 18 mths ago. I've seen 3 different GPs so far & none know the cause or the cure - they can only advise the treatment.

   Years ago, when I was your age, I'd think nothing of falling into bed after a night out in full make-up & sorting it out in the morning.( I'm ashamed to say it, I admit, but I never had a problem back then...)

   As I've gotten older I'm alot more careful about proper cleansing & moisturising - so 'why' didn't it happen back then???!!!

   Are we overly clean I wonder - is that a possible cause?

   I do feel for you because this is having a major impact on my life at my age, let alone yours. I have a daughter the same age as you & would be mortified if she were suffering like this.

   I wish you well & I will keep you posted of any alternative treatments/miracle cures I hear of.

   Best wishes,

   Tracy

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