Blepharitis is typically caused by an individual having an excessive portion of bacteria present on their eyelids (at the base of the eyelashes) and while having bacteria on your skin is quite normal, an excessive presence of bacteria can be problematic and very uncomfortable. Furthermore, blepharitis can also be caused by clogged or inflamed oil glands in your eyelids, which can affect vision and severely impact a person’s daily life.

This painful eye problem can, however, be effectively addressed with careful symptom control and specialised treatment from Dr. Sharmina Khan. Dr. Khan is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at London's Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and a specialist in the treatment of blepharitis and other conditions relating to the eyes. Throughout her professional career, she has helped many patients in achieving comfort and enhanced eye health.

“The best way to define blepharitis is to say that it is a long-term or chronic inflammation of the eyelid rims that results in swollen, red, and itchy eyelids. Most people have recurrent episodes followed by symptom-free intervals, and it is a common condition that can appear at any age, but usually, young children and those over 50 years, are more likely to develop it.

Blepharitis is not contagious, which means you cannot get it from someone who already has it. There is also no cure for this specific eye condition, but the good news is that you can receive blepharitis treatment that will alleviate the pain and itchiness, and reduce the swelling,” explained Helen Hughson – Dr. Khan’s practice secretary.

She added that blepharitis can be successfully controlled and managed with a well-balanced at-home and in-office treatment by Dr. Khan. By employing imaging technology known as Lipiscan to examine your tear glands, Dr. Khan will create a customised treatment plan for you that includes proper cleansing routines, as well as heating and hydration in the form of eye drops.

Most symptoms can be greatly improved so that patients can live a better quality of life by using the above-mentioned specialised vector thermal pulsation technology to unblock the glands, together with Dr. Khan's rationalized regimen of eye drops and eyelid margin exfoliation.

Dr. Khan is fully committed to providing superior patient care and assuring a pleasant and comfortable treatment plan that will deliver the best possible results for her patients. You can learn more about the symptoms of blepharitis and the various types of eye treatments and surgeries available from Dr. Khan, by visiting her website.

About us

Sharmina Khan is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at London's world-famous Moorfields Private Eye Hospital. She joined the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2002 to specialise in Ophthalmology after graduating from University College London in 1998. She went on to finish advanced training in external eye disease, cataract surgery, and corneal surgery and has worked as a consultant in both the commercial and NHS sectors for nearly 10 years. Ms. Khan offers a wide range of eye procedures and treatments and has carried out over 5000 cataract/lens operations in the last five years. She runs her premium eye clinic at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and 46 Wimpole Street, as well as leading clinical audits in cataract surgery results for the NHS. Her ultimate mission is to help improve her patient’s quality of life by providing them with a clear vision and sharpened focus. Visit her website at https://www.sharminakhan.co.uk/ for more information.