Blepharitis is defined as inflammation of the eyelids often caused by debris and bacterial build up on the eyelid margins. Blephex is an in office cleansing and exfoliation of your eyelids and eyelashes. It removes the biofilm crust on the eyelid margins. Every patient is treated with a sterile tip and cleanser that is only used on their eyes. Think of this as a cleansing treatment for lids and lashes, almost like a toothbrush! All eyelids can be treated in about 5 minutes. Blephex is a safe and well tolerated procedure. If left untreated, blepharitis can lead to dry eye disease, styes, infections, and infestation of mites – called demodex.