There are two components to lid hygiene: hot compress and massage. You can do the compress with a warm cloth or with a rice pack and then follow that with a lid massage. Below are instructions on how to do both.
Run a clean washcloth under very warm water (DO NOT BURN YOURSELF) and wring it out. Apply to eye lids for 5 minutes, re-warming as needed. This opens the clogged oil glands and loosens oil and debris trapped there. Follow with lid massage if indicated by your doctor.
Put one cup of uncooked rice in a clean cotton sock. Tie a knot so it forms a firm ball. Heat in the microwave 30-45 seconds until very warm (DO NOT BURN YOURSELF) and apply to lids for 5 minutes. This opens the clogged oil glands and loosens oil and debris trapped there. Follow with a lid massage if indicated by your doctor.
After using a warm compress on the eye lids, pull the outer corner of the eye gently but firmly so the lashes and eyelid become straight and you cannot open your eye.
Take your clean fingertip and massage along the lash line outside the lids 10-15 times gently but firmly. You want to feel the eyelashes under your fingertip so you know you are massaging the correct area.
You can use a gentle facial cleanser while massaging the lids if wanted. We recommend Cetaphil cleansing Lotion. There are also commercial products for washing the lids. They are usually individually packaged pads in a soapy solution. Remember to always do a hot/warm compress prior to any lid massage.
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