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Potato Pack
Posted by Mark (Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand) on 01/05/2013
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I have had blepharitis for about three years now tryed everything suggested on earth clinic and with the exception of cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide which only partly works at best. Decided to try Edgar Cayces suggestion of grated potato packs for half hour to hour each day (this draws out the infection)on both eyes. Even after the first treatment I saw a big improvement. Three days later swollen and red eyelids have almost returned back to normal.
Potato Pack
Posted by Chris (Chch, New Zealand) on 04/29/2013
Hi Mark, have you had any progress with this? I've struggled with this for 9 years now.. It's basically ruining my life.
Potato Pack
Posted by Molly (Ithaca, Ny) on 11/18/2014
This sounds interesting, Mark. How did you make the potato packs?
Potato Pack
Posted by Chris (Auckland) on 03/09/2015
Hi there, did you find this potato treatment worked?
Potato Pack
Posted by Michelle (Ohio) on 06/19/2016
Being that you are in New Zealand, you have access to the purest form of Manuka Honey which people on here keep saying works well. I want to try it but it's so hard to determine whether or not it's genuine.
Potato Pack
Posted by Bob (On) on 12/26/2015
Was your potato selection specific to a white or yellow flesh? What inspired me to contact you is I have s blepharitis...........and its annoying indeed .....I believe in the potatoe remedy.
25 years ago I picked up some planters warts in a squash court shower ( I guess ? ) and researched slices of potatoes .......unbelievable .......I put potatoe slices in my socks and wore shoes ......2-3 days later the the warts were completely gone ......never returned! Awesome! Bob in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coconut Oil
Posted by Ankan (Stockholm) on 11/04/2015
Hello!
I really like this page, I read a lot about different cures for blepharitis. I was also diagnosed with blepharitis about 7 months ago. At the moment I use an eye pad and massage and cleaning procedure two times a day. I am also trying this coconut oil thing. I apply it around my eyes in the morning and in the night. My issue is that when I apply the oil too close to my eyes, (and by too close I mean on my eyelids) then my eyes start to burn. They are so sensitive to everything. Right now, I apply it directly outside my eyelids, not actually on the eyelids. and that works if I do not apply too much of it. But yesterday before I got to bed I thought I should try to apply coconut oil on my eyelids and very close to my eyelashes, so I did. and today I have had a burning feeling in my eyes. How can my eyes react like this?
Ankan
Castor Oil
Posted by Matt C (Phelps, Ny) on 07/09/2011
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I have tried the hot towel method with no results. It is too hard to maintain the heat and moisture at the levels needed. What I have found effective is using castor oil; I found a good video on youtube that elaborates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOqHBz0FOy8
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/03/2014
Kerri, some have had relief from dabbing Castor oil on the eyelids nightly, and some have done so with honey.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/06/2014
Kerri, the only way I have seen it (honey or castor oil) applied, is dabbing it ON the eyelids, not INSIDE the eye. It probably works a bit slower than inside the eye, but to me it sounds safer. I imagine you can dab it on during the day and wash it off in an hour or so.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.I.) on 01/06/2014
Well I will try that. I have to give my Dr a call because I am so tired of this.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Sp (Wb, Nj) on 01/11/2014
Hi Kerri, I don't know if your medication has steroids in it, but if it does or if you have ever used a product with steroids in it please do a search for "international topical steroid awareness network", their forum has a section on steroid induced eye irritations, or "topical steroid addiction", or "topical steroid withdrawal". Good luck.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/11/2014
This is what I am on; TOBRADEX? (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is a sterile, multiple dose antibiotic and steroid combination for topical ophthalmic use.
Between what I read online and what dr's say or don't say I get scared. I am not feeling good on top of this today. I am beginning to think my obgyn could help me better!
I don't see the email to send photos.
EC: It's on the contact us page: ec1(at)earthclinic(dot)com
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Priya (United Kingdom) on 10/30/2015
Hello,
Can I ask you how long you have to use the baby shampoo mix before seeing any results? I've just started cleaning lids with that mixture. Just after doing it my eyes feel fine but the gritty feeling and soreness comes back after half an hour. Thanks.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Linda (West Hollywood ) on 11/10/2016
BlephX treatment is a gimmic, I know, I work with my doctor that does it, They are all shocked. How patients even pay for this treatment. But these patients are suffering so they would do anything to help them feel better, this treatment uses saline and some tea tree oil with a rotating brush to clean the lids, that's all but they charge a LOT of money for it you can do yourself at home.
