Designed and made in the UK by an ophthalmologist to help with dry eye and blepharitis, it gently warms the eyelids and can be reheated 200 times.The Blepha EyeBag (formally MGDRx® EyeBag®) is a patented, CE marked Class 1 medical device registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It was devised by a UK ophthalmologist to help his dry eye patients.The Blepha EyeBag is a silk and suedex device which can be re-heated up to 200 times in a microwave. Simply heat for 30 or 40 seconds on full power and the Blepha EyeBag will stay warm for up to 10 minutes. Conditions which usually benefit from regular twice daily Blepha EyeBag treatment are: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) Blepharitis Dry eye syndrome Styes Eyelid cysts (Meibomian cysts know as chalazion, pronounced Ka-lazy-on) Contact lens dry eye Corneal laser dry eye Seborrhoeic dermatitis Rosacea Symptoms which are relieved by Blepha EyeBag treatment are: Grittiness Tiredness Redness Bleary vision Burning discomfort Foreign body sensation (feels like there's something in the eye) Dry eye Eye irritation Eyelid warming using the Blepha EyeBag is often used at the same time as artificial tears and dry eye gels and ointments. If you are a contact lens wearer you should discuss your situation with your contact lens practitioner who will advise you how best to use your Blepha EyeBag.
