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    Sterilid cleanser by Theratears...anyone tried it yet?

    I was at the Theratears site and they mentioned a new eyelid cleanser called Sterilid, it was supposed to be available this past summer.
    Has anyone tried it yet? If so, did it flare up your eyelid irritation. I have found in the past that most of the blepharitis cleansers really irritating and make my eyes super itchy.
    Elaine
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    Originally posted by laine
    I was at the Theratears site and they mentioned a new eyelid cleanser called Sterilid, it was supposed to be available this past summer.
    Has anyone tried it yet? If so, did it flare up your eyelid irritation. I have found in the past that most of the blepharitis cleansers really irritating and make my eyes super itchy.
    Elaine
    Elaine,

    I haven´t tried it but I´m quite sure I´ve read reviews here when I was looking for a product for lid scrubs, you can use the search engine. My main concern was the stinging as many commercial products like the Ocusoft pads felt like putting soap in the eye. I personally prefer the EyeScrub pads that come in a blue box, they are pre-moistened pads that feel gentle and don't sting. However, they are not specifically marketed for blepharitis.

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    • #3
      there is a product my wife has tried and liked called LidHygenix. A doc in Atlanta, Ga created it. My wife says it doesn't stiing and is gentle to the eye. I have used it and agree. I do know the doc and he is a client of mine. I do not have an interest in the product.

      www.lidhygenix.com

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      • #4
        Indrep thanks for the tip on that product - I will add it to our lidscrubs product page.

        Re Sterilid: I got a bottle of this when it first came out. I use it from time to time. For me, it is comfortable and does not irritate my eyes. I have heard vague reports that it may sting some people but I do not know any patient that has used it regularly enough to have a solid report yet.

        Ocusoft reportedly launched a new foaming lidscrub at AAO but I don't have details on that.
        Rebecca Petris
        The Dry Eye Foundation
        dryeyefoundation.org
        800-484-0244

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        • #5
          Hey guys, I've used Sterilid every night for the past 3 months or so. Yeah, it stings a little on usage everytime.. but the stinging goes away entirely every time after I rinse with water. My routine is to do fish oil, compress and massage in the morning and then compress, massage and Sterilid at night. My eyes always feel great after I rinse away the Sterilid. Sterilid contains tea tree oil, and I also wonder if it might combat dust mites. Sterilid is a major time-save, as well... probably cuts down from my old baby-shampoo-water-in-a-cap-Q-tip mess by 10 minutes a night. Anyhow, not sure if I can answer any other questions other than to see the regiment seems to be going well, and I think Sterilid is going a good job of keeping the lids clean.

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          • #6
            Sterilid, etc.

            Hello Eyeshaveit,

            Thanks for your input regarding Sterilid. It's enough for me to buy some and try this out. I'm for all the shortcuts and benefit I can find for anything that helps my darn eyes! One question: what exactly do you mean by compress? Is this when you use a hot washcloth on your eyes or do you actually apply pressure or what? Thanks! Have a great day!!! Judy

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            • #7
              Yeah, I can't say for sure that Sterilid is necessary better than other types of cleaning agents, but I do like that a) it's very quick.. just squirt, clean and then rinse and b) it is forumlated especially for (dry) eyes.. and hopefully forumlated well... but I'm happiest and most comfortable using a product that is made with the eye in mind.

              And yes, by compress I just mean a hot compress using a wash cloth. There are lots of different ways to apply heat, so search around the board for other ideas!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Judy
                One question: what exactly do you mean by compress? Is this when you use a hot washcloth on your eyes or do you actually apply pressure or what? Thanks! Have a great day!!! Judy

                Judy,

                I like the corn/rice bag thing. Holds the heat MUCH longer than a washcloth (albeit it's dry, not wet, heat).

                http://www.diamondthreadworks.com/mi...ating_bags.htm

                It's CRITICAL NOT to make these things HOT when you nuke them. Just make them warm. Then ... ten minutes over your closed eyes. It's like a mini-vacation without all the hassles of what you can and can't bring in your carry-on luggage

                Neil

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                • #9
                  Eyeshaveit,

                  Thanks for your response on the compresses.

                  Neil,

                  Thanks for the corny link... Actually I need to get hopping and either do the rice bag or corn bag deal. I keep putting this off due to 9 and 10 hour days at work, then more work at home, plus Christmas is coming and relatives are coming, then we leave December 26th for 4 days in Pittsburgh skiiing with all three grown up kids..... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. A little stress going on with lots of redness and vision issues in my eyes. Are we having fun yet?

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