December 25, 20256 min ReadLast reviewed December 25, 2025

Daily Blepharitis Care: Hygiene & Self-Care Routine (UK)

A hub for daily blepharitis self-care, covering warm compresses, lid cleansing, lifestyle tips, and product guidance.

Daily eye-care items arranged neatly on a neutral surface.
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Dr Awais Rauf
Ophthalmologist, CCT (Ophth) UK; Oculoplastic Specialist
Reviewed by Dr Awais Rauf
Medically Reviewed

Blepharitis is a long-term condition, so daily care matters more than one-off treatments. This hub pulls together the core self-care guides you can return to whenever symptoms flare.

Start with the 3-step routine

The foundation is simple and repeatable: warm compress → gentle massage → lid cleansing.

Lifestyle and prevention

Consistency, sleep, and trigger management can reduce flare-ups. If you wear contact lenses or makeup, follow the specific hygiene guidance.

Products and eye drops

When symptoms persist, product choice matters. Preservative-free drops and gentle cleansers are usually best tolerated.

When to move beyond self-care

If daily care isn’t enough, step up to medical treatments or NHS pathways:

Scientific References

  1. Jones L, et al. TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report. Ocul Surf. 2017.[Source]
  2. Geerling G, Tauber J, Baudouin C, et al. The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: report of the subcommittee on management and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011.