Blepharitis

N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; loosens eye secretions; useful for acute and chronic blepharatis. Take 0.5-1.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Beta-carotene alleviates symptoms. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Citrus bioflavonoids reduce inflammation; alleviate symptoms. Take 2-3 g of citrus bioflavonoids daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Dandelion alleviates symptoms. Take dandelion daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates other symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces eye inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.

Eyebright alleviates symptoms. Use eyebright containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Barberry is an antibacterial; contains berberine; inhibits bacteria growth; alleviates symptoms. Use barberry containing eye drops daily, as suggested on the label.

Bayberry alleviates symptoms. Use bayberry containing eye drops daily, as suggested on the label.

Bilberry is an antiseptic; prevents infections; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Calendula alleviates symptoms. Use calendula containing eye drops daily, as suggested on the label.

Chamomile alleviates symptoms. Use chamomile eye drops 2-3 times daily, as suggested on the label.

Goldenseal alleviates symptoms. Use goldenseal containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.