Cleaning Eye Makeup off with Blepheritis

[mkh9]

Hello,
I previously wrote about having blepheritis  and a corneal ulcer. The corneal ulcer is resolved but I still  am controlling the blepheritis. I would like to go back to wearing make up. Would that be  a problem and make the blepheritis worse? Also, I am searching for a gentle way to remove eye makeup like mascara, and eyeliner etc. But, don't want to scratch the cornea or irritate the blepheritis or eyes after having gone through all this since I am doing well. But I miss being myself  as I have worn makeup since I was a teenager. I know this is a ":cosmetic question" but it is related to my eyes and keeping them in stasus. I hope I can get an an answer for this. My corneal specialist would only say, removing the makeup didn't cause the corneal ulcer. "It was most likely from the blepheritis." I am still following the protocol to heat 2x a day and use eyelid wipes.
Thank you,
mkh9

[dori76]

I just did a search and found the info below at the link I pasted here (I use vaseline to remove eye makeup and even though I don't have blepharitis, I might stop doing that now).  I also found another suggestion to use Wet Ones gentle wipes for removing makeup. You can try searching for blepharitis eye makeup remover for more links that have more suggestions.

http://reviewob.com/prevent-meibomian-gland-dysfunction-have-the-conversation-with-patients/

"I suggest that instead of using makeup removers or other oily products to remove their makeup, that they instead use a mild, non-creamy facial cleanser. Simply tell these patients to close their eyes and gently wash their eyelids with their fingertips. If heavier makeup is worn, the patient may need to wash and rinse twice. And if makeup is very heavy and a makeup remover Is actually necessary, the patient should make sure they wash their eyelids with their eyes closed, using a gentle facial cleanser after they have used the makeup remover."

[mkh9]

Dori76
thank you, I will read your link.
mkh9

[JohnHaganMD]

If you want a good make up remover that does not require a prescription try Ocusoft Platinum Plus comes in foam or wipes.  Wipes best for make up removal.https://www.amazon.com/OCuSoft-Lid-Scrub-Plus-PLATINUM/dp/B00XYIQ2PC and  https://www.amazon.com/OCuSOFT-Scrub-Plus-Pre-Moistened-Count/dp/B000US084U/ref=pd_sim_121_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=65TBJNNYYCP0JFY7HS4G

[JohnHaganMD]

Ask your eye surgeons about "Avenova"  eyelid cleaner: https://avenova.com/   It is by far the best cleaner out now for blepharitis. I use it myself. It is prescription in the USA.  Use one spray on a SMALL cotton ball and wipe the lids twice/day.  fabulous for blepharitis.  Judicious amount of make-up should be fine.  

[mkh9]

Dr. Hagan, thanks so much for your answer. I will look into the eyelid cleaner.
Regards,
mkh9