involving inflammation of the eyelid edges. It is often associated with certain skin conditions, such as very dry or oily skin and dandruff.

What does it look like?

You may experience some or all of the following:
Whitish scales around the roots of your eyelashes. Red appearance of the edges of your eyelids. A sensation of burning, soreness or itchiness around the eyes.

How can I make it better?
We need to make sure that all the crusts and debris from the edge of your eyelids and from between your eyelashes are removed. The easiest way to do this is with eyelid cleaning products such as ‘Lid Care’, which may have a separate cleaning solution with sterile pads, or individual pre-moistened wipes. These specially formulated products are available from your optometrist or pharmacist. In severe cases an antibiotic ointment may be recommended.
To use the eye cleaning products

Follow the instructions on the packet/leaflet provided with the product. Rub the pad firmly but gently along the eyelid edges so that the crusts and debris are removed. Make sure you wipe between the eyelashes of both the upper and lower lids. Use a separate, fresh pad or wipe for each eye. After using a pad once it must be discarded and a fresh one used for the next occasion. You should clean both eyes even if only one of them seems to be infected. Dry your eyes gently after using the pads.
What happens next?

Continue the treatment twice a day at first, then less as it starts to get better. Treatment of this condition is often long-term, so do not be discouraged if you don’t see any improvement for several weeks – this is quite normal.