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* Newsletter April 2019
* Eyelid Inflammation
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Newsletter April 2019
Dear reader,

In this month's newsletter we would like to inform you about eyelid inflammation or blepharitis. This often is a long-term inflammation where the hair follicles and the oil glands in the eyelid are inflamed. It is a common cause of eye irritation and can occur at all ages.
 
Having been the familiar face at our reception for nearly 7 years, Jolanda has decided to leave Centro Mar y Salud. Jolanda has been a great asset to our team due to her friendly customer approach and her in-depth nursing knowledge. We wish Jolanda all the best and success with her new job and the challenges that come with it.

Kind regards, 
Bernadette Veeger
 
 
 
 
EYELID INFLAMMATION
 
About 40-50% of the adult population have had an eyelid inflammation (or blepharitis) at some point in their life.
 
There are 2 types of eyelid inflammation with different causes:
  • Anterior blepharitis: the front part of the rim of the eyelid is inflamed and is red and irritated.
  • Posterior blepharitis: an inflammation of the oil glands in the inner eyelid, known as the Meibomian glands. The oil gland becomes congested but the oil production in the gland continues, causing the gland to become clogged and irritated. Often this is not visible on the outside of the eyelid. You will suffer from dry eyes, irritation and/or a burning sensation. Less oil is added to the tear film and less tear liquid is produced.
 
SYMPTOMS
The following symptoms may be from a blepharitis:
 
Itchiness, irritation, sense of dry eyes, flakes or crusts at the base of the eye lashes, red eyes, infected eyes, a burning sensation, damaged cornea.
 
The symptoms often persist for a long time and can, at times, get worse.
 
CAUSES
A blepharitis is not caused by a lack of hygiene. Usually you have a certain proneness for getting this inflammation. It can be more common in patients with skin conditions such as eczema. A bacterium, parasite or a mite can also cause this inflammation.

TREATMENT
The aim of the treatment is to make the glands in the eyelids to work as good as possible. Blepharitis is a chronic condition that will never completely disappear, therefore you need to continue to treat your eyes at least twice a week after the symptoms have reduced.
 
You can do this by putting a warm eye compress or a warm, clean washcloth on your closed eyes. The warm water ensures that the oil in the glands and the scabs, flakes or crusts between the lashes become softer. It takes at least 10 minutes for the oil to soften. After 2-3 minutes you put the compress or washcloth in warm water again, then back on your eyes, and repeat this several (3-4) times. Diluted babyshampoo may be added to the warm water.
 
Then wring out the washcloth and rub it over the edges where the eyelashes are (not the skin of the eyelids). Do this twice a day for the first week, then daily or at least 3 times a week.
 
If your doctor prescibes a cream, apply it to the eyelid edges after soaking and massaging the eyelid edges.
 
For any further questions you may contact us.

Latest news
  • Our specialists will be available for appointments on the following dates:
    • Dr. Pedro Chinchurreta, cardiologist: Thursday 2nd and 30th of May.
    • Dr. Manio Maravic, neurologist: Wednesday 8th and 15th of May.
    • Dr. Vicente Aneri Más, dermatologist: Friday 3rd and 31st of May.
    • Dr. Victor Aguilar, gastroenterologist: Friday 10th of May.
    • Janet van Dam, Thermal Imaging Therapist: from 26th until 29th of April.
  • We will be closed on Wednesday the 1st of May for a national holiday.
  • For more information or to make an appointment you can contact us on 952 532 065 or info@centromarysalud.com.
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