BlephEx® is an eyelid hygiene treatment designed to remove bacterial biofilm, debris, and toxins from the eyelid margins and lash line. These bacteria and deposits are a common cause of blepharitis, eyelid inflammation, and Dry Eye.
BlephEx® uses a medical-grade micro-sponge that gently exfoliates the eyelids and lashes, thoroughly cleaning areas that are difficult to maintain with home lid hygiene alone.
The eyelid margins play a crucial role in ocular surface health. Bacteria naturally live on the eyelids, but when they overgrow, they form biofilm—a sticky layer that:
This inflammation can worsen dry eye symptoms and contribute to conditions such as:
Maintaining clean, healthy eyelid margins is essential for controlling inflammation and supporting long-term eye comfort.
BlephEx® addresses the inflammatory component of dry eye by:
Removing Bacterial Biofilm
The procedure mechanically removes bacterial build-up and toxins that cannot be eliminated with eye drops alone.
Reducing Eyelid Inflammation
By cleaning the source of irritation, BlephEx® helps calm chronic inflammation of the eyelids and ocular surface.
Improving Meibomian Gland Function
Inflamed, debris-covered lid margins can block the openings of the meibomian glands. Cleaning these areas allows the glands to function more effectively.
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Other Treatments
BlephEx® improves outcomes of other dry eye therapies such as:
BlephEx® may be recommended for patients who experience:
Your dry eye specialist will determine if BlephEx® is appropriate based on your symptoms and clinical findings.
Step 1: Comprehensive Dry Eye Assessment
Before treatment, the dry eye specialist conducts a detailed assessment, which may include:
This ensures BlephEx® is part of a personalized treatment plan.
Step 2: Preparation of the Eyelids
The eyelids are gently numbed with topical anaesthetic drops to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Step 3: BlephEx® Exfoliation
Using the BlephEx® handheld device, the specialist applies a rotating micro-sponge along the upper and lower eyelid margins. This carefully exfoliates the lash line and removes biofilm, debris, and bacterial toxins.
The procedure typically takes only a few minutes per eye.
Step 4: Post-Treatment Care
After treatment:
Most patients describe BlephEx® as:
BlephEx® is often recommended:
Your specialist will tailor the treatment schedule to your individual needs.
When performed by a trained eye care professional, BlephEx® is:
It is device widely used in dry eye and ocular surface disease management
With regular treatment and proper home care, patients may experience:
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