Blephex

Introduction

When blepharitis symptoms persist despite traditional treatments, advanced solutions become essential for restoring comfort and eye health. At Frame & Focus Eye Care in Richmond, Texas, Dr. Sarah Zaver and her experienced team offer BlephEx, an innovative in-office treatment specifically designed to address the root causes of chronic blepharitis and eyelid inflammation.

Dr. Zaver, with over a decade of experience serving the Houston community, understands that blepharitis affects much more than just eye comfort—it can impact your daily activities, work performance, and overall quality of life. That’s why our team is committed to providing clear explanations about your condition and treatment options, avoiding medical jargon while ensuring you feel confident and informed about your care.

BlephEx represents a significant advancement in blepharitis treatment, offering targeted relief for patients who haven’t found success with traditional at-home remedies like warm compresses and lid scrubs. This FDA-cleared technology provides a thorough, professional-grade cleaning that reaches areas conventional treatments cannot, addressing the bacterial biofilms and debris that contribute to chronic eyelid inflammation.

At Frame & Focus Eye Care, we believe in treating the whole family, from children to seniors, with the same dedication to excellence and personalized attention. Our warm, welcoming environment—consistently praised by patients as making them “feel like family”—ensures that your BlephEx treatment experience is comfortable and stress-free.

If you’re struggling with persistent blepharitis symptoms, red and irritated eyelids, or chronic dry eye issues, BlephEx may be the solution you’ve been seeking. Our team is ready to evaluate your condition and determine if this advanced treatment is right for you.

Our eyes are extremely delicate, yet they can be subjected to harsh conditions and other environmental factors that affect their health. One of the problems that can affect our eyes is an accumulation of dirt, debris, and bacteria on the eyelids. This can cause a range of issues, including stopping tear film from reaching the eyes and being properly dispersed over their surface, which is necessary to keep them healthy and comfortable. Fortunately, a new solution called BlephexÔ can help.

What is BlephexÔ?

BlephexÔ is a handheld electro-mechanical device that is applied to the margins of the eyelids to clean them and improve the effectiveness with which tear film flows onto the surface of the eyes.

BlephexÔ has a disposable, surgical-grade sponge tip that rapidly oscillates to create a cleaning action. Before the sponge tip is placed onto the eyes, it is soaked in a gentle exfoliating solution. This solution provides soft abrasion to help remove dead skin cells and debris that could be irritating the eyes and interrupting tear film progression. The BlephexÔ device is manually applied to the eyes and moved gently across the eyelids, with the entire, painless process taking approximately 6 to 8 minutes per eye. A different sponge is used on each eye, ensuring that no bacteria are passed between them. After the procedure, patients are given instructions on how to maintain the cleanliness of their eyelids with daily/nightly eyelid hygiene at home.

Most patients experience a significant improvement in tear film production and dispersal, and a reduction in unpleasant symptoms that they may have been experiencing within 48 hours of their treatment. While a single treatment is normally enough to produce excellent results, many patients are advised to have BlephexÔ every 4-6 months.

What conditions can BlephexÔ help with?

BlephexÔ can be used to clean the eyelids at any time, and people who suffer from dry eyes or eye allergies may find it is particularly beneficial for helping to reduce the symptoms that they experience. It can also be combined with Lipiflow – another technological solution – to help counteract the effects of dry eyes.

Unsurprisingly, BlephexÔ is particularly recommended as a treatment for an eye condition called blepharitis. Blepharitis is characterized by the inflammation of the eyelids, which causes them to become red, swollen, and itchy. Although the condition is not usually serious, it can lead to further problems if it isn’t treated.

Symptoms of blepharitis include:

• Sore eyes
• Itchy eyes
• A gritty, irritated feeling affecting the eyes
• Redness
• Flakes or crustiness around the roots of the eyelashes
• Eyelids that stick together when you wake up in the morning

Related Eye Care Resources

Expert Organizations and Guidelines

For additional information about blepharitis and advanced treatment options, consult these authoritative medical resources:

American Academy of Ophthalmology – Blepharitis Information
The American Academy of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive, evidence-based information about blepharitis, including symptoms, causes, and current treatment guidelines. Their 2024 updated Preferred Practice Pattern for blepharitis offers the latest clinical recommendations for eye care professionals and patients seeking authoritative medical information.

National Eye Institute – Blepharitis Overview
The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, offers patient-friendly educational resources about blepharitis, including prevention strategies, treatment options, and when to seek professional care. This government resource provides reliable, unbiased information to help patients understand their condition and make informed decisions about their eye health.

If you are suffering from the symptoms of blepharitis, dry eyes, or eye allergies and feel that you would benefit from BlephexÔ treatment, please contact our team to schedule a consultation appointment.