how actually do you do a lid scrub

[kally]

are you basically supposed to be getting a bit of the dilute liquid in your eye so it stings a tiny bit? I am a bit confused.

[Ghost]

Hi Kally, all I do is wet my hands and then put a dot of J&J Baby Shampoo in my palm and rub my palms together to make a lather. More shampoo if needed. I scoop up the lather from my palms with opposite hand fingers and massage my eyelids, eyelashes, eyebrows.

Then I just wash my entire face with that remaining solution.

I only do it about once a month.

When I first began I did it every other day (as per eye doc).

Use a warm compress on your eyelids, too, thus: compress, suds, rinse, compress. Warm is the key, never hot.

Oh, and nothing goes into my eyes! I use Theratears eye drops and gel.

[Melissa W]

Be careful of using baby shampoo even diluted with water as some recent studies show it is not the best thing to use on your eyes. I prefer a prepackaged pre moistened lid scrub formulated specifically for the problem such as sterilid or ocusoft. And remember to gently cleanse.

http://www.dryeyezone.com/encyclopedia/lidscrubs.html

[Ghost]

pre-moistened pads sound interesting, especially for travel. Did you try them, Melissa?

[Judworth]

I have used the NOVARTIS LIDCARE pre-moistened pads for years and they are fab!

I must admit to using just one for both eyes, being careful to make sure I just use a

separate side for each eye & so far so good!

J

[Ghost]

thanks, Judworth. Do the pads "make your eyes feel better"? Or do you use them so they don't feel worse? Meaning, when you use them, do your eyes feel more fresh and awake?

[Judworth]

thanks, Judworth. Do the pads "make your eyes feel better"? Or do you use them so they don't feel worse? Meaning, when you use them, do your eyes feel more fresh and awake?

I have MGD, I use them EVERYDAY as part of my routine, they are also fab for removing

makeup too!

Yes, I would say they do make my eyes feel refreshed!

I also take thera tears omega 3 supplements and (touch wood) haven't had any real

issues for years!

HTH!

J

[Melissa W]

I have used them for years- before rosacea because I always used them to remove eye makeup and they are very convenient.

[Ghost]

you read my mind :-) I was wondering if these were good for m/u removal.