Natural Treatments for the Eyelid
For mild cases of chalazion, styes, pterygium, and blepharitis, the following are ways to naturally treat these conditions. If these issues are persistent or affecting your vision, be sure to get seen by your eye doctor.
Note that our EyeEase Formula 2 fl oz is back in stock.
Stye
A stye is a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple with a white dot in the center. They are the result of a bacterial infection, often a staph infection. They’re very common and most people have one at some time.
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- External. This type of stye emerges along the edge of the eyelid at the base of an eyelash. It can become yellow, filled with pus, and painful when touched.
- Internal. With internal styes, swelling develops inside of the eyelid. Generally, this type of stye is much more painful. It is also possible for the eyelid itself to become infected. This is known as cellulitis, and it can result from the stye on the surface of the eyelid, or from the sinus cavity adjacent to the eyelid.
In most cases, a stye will begin to disappear on its own in a couple days. Learn more about styes.
Chalazion
A chalazion is a cyst-like bump in the upper or lower eyelid caused by inflammation due to a blocked oil gland rather than infection. It may look a bit like a stye. (Here’s a comparison.) While a stye involves a bacterial infection, a chalazion has no infectious element and may take much longer to resolve.
Chalazia usually, but not always, do not involve redness, soreness, and swelling. Twenty-five percent of chalazia show no symptoms other than the visible bump, and they usually disappear without treatment. But they can grow to a bothersome size and even blur vision, because they distort the shape of the eye. Learn more about chalazia.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is identified as inflamed eyelids which may arise from a number of causes such as irritations and allergies, infections, and insect bites. It can range from a mild, chronic condition due to allergies, or to a severe form with ulcerated eyelids and even damage to the eyes or eyelids.
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- Anterior blepharitis is found on the front and outside of the eyelid along the line of eyelashes. Inflammation there is most commonly caused by bacteria or scalp dandruff.
- Posterior blepharitis is found on the inner moist part of the eyelid that touches the eyeball. It is usually caused by dysfunctioning meibomian glands, but sometimes scalp dandruff or acne rosacea.
Learn more about blepharitis.
Conjunctivitis
The moist membrane lining the inside of your eyelids is called conjunctiva. It is more exposed to the exterior environment than any other part of the body and therefore open to more microorganisms than any other membrane in the body. There is also a thin layer of conjunctiva covering the surface of the cornea. If it becomes infected, conjunctivitis is the result. Pink eye infection generally starts in one eye and easily spreads to the other eye. Red, irritated eyes result that go away in three days to a week. If the symptoms last longer than that you should see your eye doctor. This is important because if the infection enters the cornea (the transparent surface of the eyeball) little cloudy areas can develop that may harm your vision. Learn more about conjunctivitis.
Pterygium
If the conjunctiva undergoes benign but uncontrolled cell growth it is called a pterygium. It’s a raised, cream-colored growth usually on the nasal side of the white of the eye. It may be transparent, or can be yellowish or reddish. Before the growth extends onto the cornea it’s called a pingueculae. When it extends onto the cornea it’s called a pterygium.
Often called surfer’s eye, it is common among people who spend a lot of time in the wind and sun. Learn more about pterygium.
Recommended Products
EyeEase Formula 2 fl oz contains a range of wild-crafted herbs in a tincture to help reduce inflammation, draw out heat. It has natural antibiotic properties and helps reduce symptoms such as itching and redness.
Recommended dosage is 1/2 dropperful 3 times a day taken internally for treatment when irritation is present. Best taken on empty stomach.
Note: EyeEase is not eyedrops, and should be taken internally only, unless used with a compress. If used as a compress, here are the preparation instructions:
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- Boil 8 ounces of water.
- Add 1 dropper of EyeEase.
- Let the water cool down (this will evaporate the alcohol).
- Then dip a clean washcloth or compress into the solution and place over your closed eye(s) for 5 minutes, 2-3 times per day.
- If the condition persists, contact your eye doctor.
Eye Doctor Plus Reusable Moist Heat Compress Treatment Pack – Relief for dry, sore, tired and gritty eyes with optimum temperature effective treatment.
Pleo-MUC (Mucokehl) eye drops 5X (10 Single Vials) – Pleo Muc (Mucokehl) eye drops are a homeopathic preparation made using a minute quantity of mucor racemosus in a sterile solution. Homeopathics operate on the principle of like treats like and the tiny quantity stimulates the body to naturally heal itself.
This particular homeopathic preparation is helpful for dry itching, red, or irritated eyes. There are a number of underlying causes or contributing factors which can include: blocked meibomian glands, chronic dry eyes, environmental exposure to dust and other particles, allergies, low level immune deficiency, blocked meibomian glands.
Other Products for General Eye and Body Health
Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula (whole food) 60 vcaps – whole food, organic, GMO formula for retinal and overall eye health
ReVision Formula (wild-crafted herbal formula) 2 oz – This wild-crafted herbal formula is based on a classic Liver patent formula used in Chinese medicine for overall eye and body health.
Advanced Eye & Vision Support + Revision Formula – combo package.
Dr. Grossman’s Whole Food Organic Superfood Multi-Vitamin 120 Vcaps
Dr. Grossman’s Advanced Eye and Dr. G’s Whole Food Superfood Multi120 Vcap Combo – 2 months supply
Note all combo packages are discounted 10%.