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Eyelid Invaders: What You Need To Know About Demodex, Mites, and Blepharitis

Eyelid Invaders: What You Need To Know About Demodex, Mites, and Blepharitis

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 Hi Friends, I want to let you know that I will be speaking along with 80 other speakers at The Real Truth About Health Free 17-Day Live Online Conference April 5 - April 21, 2024. I will be speaking at the following times and taking live questions. I look forward to speaking with you. Individual Lecture (live online presentation) - Sam Berne O.D. - The Eyes Never Lie: What Your Vision Reveals About Your Health Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT Panel 63 - Natural Vision: Unveiling Holistic Strategies for Lifelong Eye Health - Saturday, Apr 12, 2025, 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM EDT Sam Berne O.D. - Vital Vision: Clear Vision Naturally Please sign up to watch these free lectures. therealtruthabouthealth.com Strategies For Chronic Eye Symptoms: Demodex Step 1: Rule Out and Reassess Ask: - **Unilateral or bilateral?** (One eye vs. both) - **Morning vs. all-day redness?** - **Discharge? Itching? Burning?** - **Contact lens wearer?** - **Recent meds (antihistamines, SSRIs, sleep aids)?** - **Screen use, blue light exposure, or recent stress spikes?** --- Step 2: Consider Root Causes 1. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction / Evaporative Dry Eye - Redness + inflammation + lack of response to silver = possibly oil glands clogged. - Use: - Warm compresses (5–10 min, twice daily) - Lid massage with hypochlorous acid spray (e.g., Avenova or Heyedrate) - Omega-3 supplementation (2–3g/day of EPA/DHA from Nordic Naturals or similar) 2. Demodex Mite Overgrowth (esp. if itching or worse in the morning) - Classic in chronic blepharitis and redness. - Use: - Tea tree oil wipes (like Cliradex 1–2x/day) - Castor oil on lids at night (anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial) 🌬️ 3. Allergy or Environmental Irritant - Wind, smoke, mold, and pollen can all cause long-term inflammation. - Try: - Homeopathic eye drops** (Similasan Allergy Relief) - **Cold compresses during flare-ups* - Consider nettle leaf or quercetin supplements for systemic histamine balance. 4. Autoimmune or Inflammatory Response - Consider the gut-immune-eye connection if this is part of broader inflammatory issues. - Explore: - Low-histamine diet trial for 7–10 days - Support with **turmeric/curcumin or Boswellia - If gluten-sensitive, remove gluten as it can trigger ocular inflammation. 5. Topical Support If redness is not due to infection but inflammation: - Use **preservative-free lubricating drops like *Refresh Mega-3or *Systane Complete 4x/day - Avoid Visine or "get-the-red-out" drops—they rebound. --- Functional Vision Add-ons (Your Toolbox) - Red-light therapy near-infrared (650–850 nm), 2–3 min per eye daily. - Essential oil lymph drainage protocol (frankincense, helichrysum, copaiba around eyes—not in). - Vagus nerve reset with somatic vision exercises to drop inflammation systemically. --- Referral Warning Signs (If Any Present) - Severe light sensitivity - Reduced vision - Eye pain - Clouding or corneal haze Chronic Inflammatory Blepharoconjunctivitis, likely from: 1. Meibomian gland dysfunction + Demodex overgrowth 2. Environmental irritation or low-grade allergy 3. Possibly gut-liver overload (systemic inflammation contributing) --- ## 🌿 Refined 7-Day Protocol to Calm, Clear, and Reset Step 1: Cleanse the Lids + Calm the Microbiome - Morning & Night: - Wipe lids with a hypochlorous acid spray* (Avenova, Heyedrate, or Biotech). - Follow with Cliradex wipes (or dilute tea tree oil in jojoba 5:1 if cost is a factor) to target Demodex. - After 3 mins, apply castor oil or organic manuka honey salve on lids (not in eyes). Step 2: Reduce Local Inflammation - Apply a cold compress for 5–7 minutes mid-day (or chilled chamomile tea bags). - Use preservative-free lubricating drops 3–4x/day: *Refresh Mega-3* or Systane Complete* - Optional: Apply diluted frankincense or copaiba around eyes (temples, cheekbone, brow bone). Step 3: Internal Anti-inflammatory + Eye-Lipid Support...
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