Pregnancy And Baby Care Toddler Illness Toddler Blepharitis

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... oil. This leads to a buildup of particles along the eyelid and eyelashes. This buildup causes a lot of irritation, leading to the various symptoms of blepharitis.

Symptoms of Blepharitis

Toddler blepharitis symptoms include eye irritation leading to an intense itching sensation in the eye. It also causes redness, inflammation, loss of eyelashes and collection of particles and crusting on the eyelash. In cases of severe blepharitis, the infection may cause ulcer formation on the eyelids. It may also lead to bacterial infection and other eye related complications and infections like conjunctivitis. The condition is worst in the mornings when the toddler wakes up and post naps.

Treatment for Blepharitis

Treatment for toddler blepharitis is as simple as it is effective. It is important to visit the doctor when an infection breaks out especially in case of a severe infection. The doctor may recommend antibiotic eye drops or ointments.

In case of mild infections doctors recommend cleaning the toddler's eyelids and lashes thoroughly. Removing accumulated dirt and particles helps speed up recovery.

• Warm Compress - Applying a warm compress is a highly recommended treatment for toddler blepharitis. Get a clean soft cloth and soak it in lukewarm water. Rinse out the water and apply the soothing wet cloth on the child's closed eyelids. Leave the compress over the eyelids for about five minute and repeat. This treatment soothes eyelid inflammation and also loosens some of the collected particles in the eye.
• Cleaning the Eyelid - Once you've used a warm compress, be sure to clean out the eyelid using a soft, damp cotton cloth or a wad of cotton. If the collected particles prove too stubborn to be cleaned with just cotton, prepare a quick cleansing solution. Saline solution, bicarbonate soda solution or diluted baby shampoo should do the trick.
• Add one part of your preferred ingredient to a pot of warm water for the solution. This method removes dirt, bacteria and dead skin cells. As a result it speeds up the healing process. Practice this eyelid cleansing twice a day till the symptoms subside.