Lid cleansing is the standard regime that is recommended for the management of blepharitis in the UK and beyond. Whilst many successful commercial preparations exist, and some with clinical evidence, professional guidelines (UK Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK College of Optometrists, AAO, etc.) continue to advocate the use of a diluted solution of baby shampoo, despite no clinical evidence of its safety, tolerance or long term effectiveness, and despite a statement form the manufacturers that it should not be used for this purpose. Where licensed, registered products exist it seems bizarre that we have this situation, but a Cochrane review from 2012 indicated that only a longitudinal, randomized controlled trial against baby shampoo would alter their conclusions. Whilst that sort of clinical study is possible, it is proposed here to start with a short-term study to look at the immediate changes induced in the tear film and ocular surface when comparing baby shampoo with Blephasol solution, in a blind, randomized controlled trial.
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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