Natural Health: Blepharitis

Q. I have recently been told by my doctor that I have blepharitis.

Apart from cleaning my eyelids everyday there is not a lot more I can do. Are there any natural remedies that might help?

A. There are two main forms of blepharitis — anterior, affecting the area outside the eyelid where the eyelashes are attached; and posterior, due to problems with the oil glands of the inner eyelid. No matter which type you have, they present with irritation, burning, and watering, as well as some crusting at the edges of the eyelids.