Lid Scrubs (1-2 times per day) (can be performed while in the shower)
- Use a warm washcloth with baby shampoo or store-bought OCuSOFT (Lid Scrubs) to gently scrub both upper and lower eyelids for your daily lid hygiene.
- This removes debris and opens up the oil glands along the eyelashes to prevent styes and improve dry eyes.
Warm Compresses (1-2 times per day as needed)
- Place uncooked dry rice in a clean sock and tie it off (make it the size of a tennis ball) and microwave for 25-35 seconds until it is warm and use as a warm compress for 10-15 minutes on closed eyelids.
- This will warm the oil glands of the lids and help with dry eye, eye irritation and styes.
Artificial Tears
** 1 drop in both eye(s) as needed for irritation, redness, dry eye discomfort.**
- Over the Counter: Systane, Blink, Refresh, TheraTears
- Sold at Checkout or Online: Oasis (individual vials) – Each vial has around 15-20 drops and can be recapped and used for 1-2 days.
- Prescription Medications for Dry Eyes: Restasis / Xiidra / Cequa –1 drop in both eyes twice daily.
Medications and Ointments
- Over the Counter: Systane Gel / Refresh PM ointment. Place thin strip of ointment into both eye(s) at night before bed.
- Medication Ointments: Maxitrol (Neo-poly-dex) /Tobradex, / Erythromycin / – Apply thin strip nightly / 2-3 times daily for 10-14 days as needed.
- Doxycycline oral antibiotics pills – 1 pill twice a day for 14 days.
