Description
BlephEx® (Different Packages Available)
The first and Only Doctor Eyelid Cleaning Procedure to Help Maintain Clean and Healthy Lids
- Over 50% of all patients suffer from some type of eyelid symptoms associated with insufficient eyelid hygiene.
- BlephEx® is a new, in-office procedure that allows your doctor to take an active role in cleaning your eyelid margins.
- BlephEx® removes excess bacteria, biofilm and bacterial toxins, the main causes of eyelid symptoms.
- BlephEx® cleans eyelids to maintain eyelid hygiene.
- With regular treatments, the eyelids stay clean and symptom-free.
- The BlephEx® treatment only takes a few minutes to perform.
How BlephEx® Works
BlephEx® is a painless in-office procedure performed by your eyecare professional or trained technician. A revolutionary new patented BlephEx® handpiece is used to very precisely spin a soft medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes. This procedure effectively removes years of accumulated bacterial biofilm, much like a dental cleaning removes accumulated plaque, also a biofilm. Once the biofilm is removed, your eyelids are cleaner and healthier. A healthy eyelid is critical for normal tear production.
The patented micro-sponge is disposable and for optimal cleaning and exfoliating, a fresh clean one is used for each eye. The eyes are rinsed well afterwards.
The procedure lasts about 6 – 8 minutes. Most patients simply report a tickling sensation. A numbing drop is usually placed in each eye prior to treatment for increased comfort.
After the procedure, you may resume normal activities. Home cleaning regimes can continue but are are only semi-effective. BlephEx® should be repeated every 4-6 months as determined by your eye doctor.
The sooner in life that BlephEx® is begun as a routine element of eye care, the better the long-term results. If you wait until you have symptoms before seeking treatment, much damage may already be done to your tear glands.
Treat your eyelids early, and treat often.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does BlephEx® work?
Answer: BlephEx® is a doctors eyelid cleaning procedure. The cleaning procedure should be repeated every 4 to 6 months.
2. Where can I get a BlephEx® procedure performed?
Answer: BlephEx® is performed in doctors offices all over the world. On our website go to our DOCTOR LOCATOR MAP to find a practice near you who performs the cleaning procedure. Enter your zip code or use the + (plus) button to simply zoom in to your area.
3. Does insurance cover the cost?
Answer: No, BlephEx® is a brand new cleaning procedure and is not covered by insurance. It is a private pay procedure.
4. How much will it cost?
Answer: We don't keep track of what offices charge for BlephEx®. Each practice is different depending on geographic location. The best thing to do is to call the practice near you and find out.
5. How many times should I have the BlephEx® procedure performed?
Answer: Just like the mouth is full of bacteria and needs constant and regular hygiene to prevent gingivitis, so do the eyelids need constant and regular hygiene as part of a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended that BlephEx® be repeated every 4 to 6 months.
6. Does BlephEx® hurt?
Answer: Your doctor will put in numbing drops which make the cleaning procedure more comfortable. Most patients report a tickling sensation, but no pain. The harder your doctor presses on your lids during the cleaning procedure, the MORE comfortable the cleaning procedure will be!
7. Will BlephEx® cleaning procedure interfere with my glaucoma medicines?
Answer: No, it is recommended you continue all of your other drops that any eye doctor has you on.
8. Can I perform BlephEx® at home?
Answer: No, due to the close proximity of the eye, BlephEx® is only to be performed by a professional eye care specialist or trained staff, in an office or hospital setting.
9. I wear contact lenses. Should I have a BlephEx® procedure on my eyelids?
Answer: Absolutely yes. Having regular BlephEx® cleaning procedures performed every 6 months will keep your eyelids clean.