Year: 2022

Tea tree oil or TTO is perhaps one of the most popularly used and studied natural/ essential oils on the planet right now. It is used to treat both eye problems and skin problems. Tea tree oil is derived from the woody, shrub-like tree which grows in Australia. The scientific name for the tree is ‘Melaleuca Alternifolia’. It belongs to the family of Eucalyptus, which is also used for antiseptic properties. Tea tree oil contains almost 100 different components. It is probably the reason for its widespread use for skin and eyes.

Daily application of tea tree oil-based Eyelid Wipes, Eyelid Cleanser, & Eyelid Gels can keep your eyes healthy and protect them from conditions like Blepharitis, Dry Eye, and Demodex infestation.

1. Reasons to use Tea Tree Oil products for ocular health

Eye Care professionals prescribe tea tree oil-based Wipes, Cleansers, and Gels as they have been found to kill bacteria and eyelash mites (called as Demodex) naturally. This natural healing or killing power has made them extremely popular, as they can be used for a long time to clean/heal the eyes, without any ill-effects.

Demodex (eyelash mites) and bacteria which reside on the eyelids can lead to eyelid infection, inflammation, and dry eye. If you know someone who suffers from styes, eye inflammation, and rosacea, etc. quite frequently, then Demodex or bacteria may be the culprit. Using tea tree oil formulation around eyes can help to resolve these eye problems in a safe and healthy manner.

However, you should never apply the tea tree essential oil directly in your eyes – it might harm your eyes, and you will end up with severe burning sensation and red eyes. Instead, Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Wipes, Tea Tree Eyelid Cleansers, and Gels should be used.

2. Medicinal properties of tea tree oil

TTO is anti-inflammatory, anti-protozoal, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It is antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-tumour as well. This amazing natural healer can cure a host of eye problems. Tea tree oil or TTO is anti-bacterial in nature which is why is it is the best treatment for styes. Gently cleaning the eyes two times a day with gentle tea tree oil formulations such as Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes can help to heal styes.

The skin of the eye is the most sensitive skin in the body. You have to treat the skin around the eyes carefully and use specially formulated Eyelid Wipes with TTO to cleanse your eyes and moisten them. If you wear contact lens or suffer from rosacea and acne, you definitely should use tea tree eyelid cleanser and TTO facial wipes as they keep the eyes’ oil glands clear and clean from parasites and bacteria.

Almost all women use some form of eye makeup. Eye makeup should be removed before sleeping at night, or it will lead to eye problems. Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes is a soft and effective way to remove eye makeup, even makeup which is oily.

3. Why use TTO formulated Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes

Oculeaf Eyelid wipes have a tea tree oil base as well as a host of other gentle moisturizers and lubricants. These wipes are very effective and can be used 2 times every day to clean the eye contour. Oculeaf pre-moistened wipes are available in packs of 12 and 24 Wipes and you can conveniently carry them with you at all times. Use them to maintain good eye health.

The dust and pollution level in cities is increasing every day. Every time you go out, your eyes take the brunt of it. Exposure to dust and pollution exposes them to potential infections. It is important to maintain a regular eye cleaning routine to keep your eyes safe from the infections and also keep your vision clear.  Here are some tips to help you establish a regular eye-cleaning routine, including cleaning your eyelids:

1. Don’t rub your eyes

The first instinct is to rub your eyes whenever something goes in it, or if you experience itching. But your hands are full of bacteria, dust and dirt, and rubbing your eyes would transfer them to your eyes. Avoiding rubbing your eyes will prevent both irritation and infection. The next time you have eye irritation, clean them with eye cleansers such as the Oculeaf Soft Eyelid Cleanser and Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes. Oculeaf softly removes all debris and protects your eyes.

2. Wash your hands frequently

To keep your hands free of bacteria and dust, wash them from time to time, especially when you’re putting on your contact lenses or taking them off. Oculeaf Soft Eyelid Cleanser can be used before putting on your contacts, it will clean your eyelids and keep your eyes moist.

3. Wear protective eye gear

Your eyes are very delicate organs. Whenever you’re out in the sun, wear your sunglasses to protect them from UV light, as well as dirt and dust. Wear goggles when you swim, as they will protect your eyes from chlorine in the pool. And if you’re working on a DIY (do-it-yourself) project at home, do wear safety glasses. This will prevent any splinters from entering your eyes.

4. Keep surroundings clean

Dust is not only outside, but it is very much there around you, inside your home. Keep your workstation free from dust and clutter. Washing linens and towels regularly will help keep your eye free from infection.

5. Clean your eyes every day

Eyelid Wipes, like the ones from Oculeaf, can be carried around, as they are quite handy. Use them once or twice a day. They will effectively remove any dust accumulated around eyelids and eyelashes and on the skin around the eyes. They will refresh your eyes and you will feel a soothing effect.

Many of us are unaware that dirt in the eyes can lead to serious eye and vision problems. Establish a regular eye-cleaning routine to have rested, clean and stress-free eyes.

Eyelid hygiene

Is very important for all of us. Cleaning the eyes every day like brushing teeth is essential to avoid infections and allergies. Just splashing your eyes with plain water is not enough – experts suggest that you should use eyelid wipes every day to avoid conditions like Blepharitis, Meibomitis, and many other ocular surface disorders.

So, what are Blepharitis and Meibomitis?

Are you experiencing itching, red eyes, swollen eyelids, and a feeling that something is in your eyes? Another symptom is the swelling/redness of the eyelid margin. You may have pain in your eyes, and your vision may become blurry too. All these symptoms may indicate Blepharitis or Meibomitis.

Blepharitis occurs when the roots of your eyelashes become inflamed. This happens because of the accumulation of dead/dry skin cells on the eyelashes and their base. Demodex Mites (tiny parasites) and bacteria on the eyelid aggravate the condition. Blepharitis can be chronic or temporary.

Your eyes have a row of oil glands on both the upper and the lower eyelids. Meibomitis occurs when the oil glands become inflamed. The inflammation occurs due to the oil glands being clogged with solidified oil. In most cases, as with Blepharitis, the bacteria which reside in the glands make the inflammation worse.

How to tackle Blepharitis and Meibomitis?

You ought to visit your doctor who will advise you to do the following things, in order to control or treat the two conditions:

Apply warm compress

Dip a clean face towel in hot water. Apply this warm compress to the eyelids to warm them. This will help in liquefying the solidified oil in the oil glands and ejecting the clogged oil out of the eyes.

Maintain eyelid hygiene

The best way to control Blepharitis and Meibomitis is to use everyday Tea Tree Oil based wipes to clean eyelids, eyelashes, the surrounding areas of eyes, and face. Tea Tree Oil has been known worldwide for over 80 years as effective anti-bacterial, anti-Demodex, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. So, these wipes will keep disease-causing bacteria away and eyes will be cleaner and healthier. They will effectively remove debris, any exudate materials around eyelids, eyelashes, and around eye skin.

Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes are formulated with 7% Tea Tree Oil along with some other natural moisturizers, lubricating agent, and skin conditioners. They not only improve the hygiene of eyes but also help in strengthening the health of the skin around eyes and improve overall comfort.

You are not required to rinse your eyes with water after using Ocular Eyelid Wipes, they provide NO-RINSE solutions for your eye care.

Tip: Before using Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes, wash your hands. Take out one pre-moistened wipe. Close your eye and wipe the upper eyelid from the eye corner near the nose to the other corner. Next, wipe the lower eyelid in a similar manner. Then, wipe the eyebrow. Repeat the same for the other eye. Use the wipe very gently while cleaning the eye contour area as the skin around eyes is very soft. DO NOT RINSE your eyes after using the eyelid wipe.

Oculeaf Wipes are available in a pack of 24 and 12 pre-moistened wipes. One can easily carry the wipes with him/her and use them one to two times every day.

Artificial Tears

Tear evaporation leads to dry eyes and eye fatigue. Using doctor prescribed artificial tears can also alleviate your discomfort. You can use artificial tears a number of times in a day. Your doctor might ask you to use a different kind of eye lubricating drops.

Antibiotic

In extreme cases, antibiotics are prescribed by doctors. The antibiotics will help reduce the inflammation/infection and bring it under control.

Prevention is better than cure. To avoid conditions like Blepharitis and Meibomitis, you should make cleaning your eyes with harmless eyelid wipes, such as Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes, a habit. This will stop the oil glands from being clogged and clean the dead or dry skin cells off the eyelids. Your eyes will feel healthier and happier!

Role of Demodex in Ocular diseases

Demodex, better known as ‘eyelash mites’ inhabit hair follicles or the oil glands around the eyes. These mites cannot be seen with the naked eyes, even though you may peer hard at the mirror trying to find them. These microscopic mites belong to the arachnid family, that means they are a distant relation of the spider. They are quite common and most people have them. They cause many ocular diseases when they multiply, and their number gets out of control.

Where in your body do Demodex mites reside?

The two types of Demodex which affect humans are Demodex folliculorum, which live within hair follicles of eyelashes, and Demodex Brevis, which live in the sebaceous glands or oil glands in the skin surrounding the eyes. The Demodex, or ‘eyelash mites’ live in the hair follicles and oil glands, eat skin cells as well as the oil, and surface at night to look for mates.

Though the mites reside within your eyes, they don’t just stay confined to the eyes. Eyelash mites travel all over the face – forehead, base of the ears, cheeks, and the sides of the nose. The presence of mites on these areas can cause acne and rosacea flare-ups. So Demodex treatment has to cover the whole face and not just the infected eye area, to be fully cured of the infestation.

How do Demodex mites spread?

Person-person contact
These mites are transferred via skin contact or through person-person contact. The mites do not stay only on the eyes, but move all over the face. So when someone with Demodex hugs and kisses another person, the mites pass to the other person due to the contact with facial skin.

It is not spread through pets

It’s a common myth that you can catch the mites from your cat or dog. Demodex mites are species-specific and cannot transfer between different species. So you can hug and cuddle your pet as much as you want without the fear of catching the mites from them. On the other hand, if you have been diagnosed with the dreadful eyelash mites, you can’t pass it on to your pets either.

Who is most prone to Demodex infestation?

According to studies, elderly people are most prone to Demodex infestation. 25% of people in their twenties and 50% of people aged 50 also have the eyelash mites. With age, the chance of getting the mites increases, as over 80% of people aged 60 and above get this infestation. Usually, these mites do not cause any symptoms, so their presence goes undetected, and doctors believe the statistics are much below the actual numbers.

What are the ocular diseases caused by Demodex mites?

Demodex is the cause of many ocular diseases/conditions, such as

• Conjunctivitis
• Blepharitis
• Chalazia
• Keratitis
• Recurrent trichiasis
• Dry eye disease
• Madarosis (a condition in which eyelashes fall out)
• Rosacea

The scratching of the eyelids by the mites’ claws, consumption of skin cells, and the eyes’ reaction to the exoskeleton proteins can lead to an inflammatory response by the immune system. This causes the following symptoms:

• Swelling of the eyes
• Redness, soreness, itching and warmth in the eyelid

Daily eye hygiene using eyelash wipes like Oculeaf wipes can control or prevent Demodex infestation. If you have any of the symptoms above, you should check with an eye doctor to see whether you have an ‘eyelash mite’ infestation. If untreated, Demodex infestation can cause serious diseases which can lead to permanent eye damage.

Treatment of Demodex mites

Demodex or eyelash mites burrow into the eye hair follicles and glands, within which they eat and sleep. They lay their eggs within the eyes’ burrows, and the lifespan of these mites (eggs to the adult stage) is approximately a month. According to studies, tea tree oil is the best treatment for Demodex mites.

Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes, which are formulated with 7% Tea Tree Oil along with some other natural moisturizers, lubricating agent and skin conditioners, are now available in India. They not only improve the hygiene of eyes but also help in strengthening the health of the skin around eyes and improve overall comfort.

You are not required to rinse your eyes with water after using Ocular Eyelid Wipes as they provide NO-RINSE solutions for your eye care.

Tip: Before using Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes, wash your hands. Take out one pre-moistened wipe. Close your eye and wipe the upper eyelid from the eye corner near the nose to the other corner. Next, wipe the lower eyelid in a similar manner. Then, wipe the eyebrow. Repeat the same for the other eye. Use the wipe very gently while cleaning the eye contour area as the skin around eyes is very soft. DO NOT RINSE your eyes after using the eyelid wipe.