Do You Have a Daily Eye Care Routine? Hint: You Should.

You brush your teeth, wash your face, and maybe even exfoliate—but what about your eyelids?

Ignoring eyelid hygiene isn’t just an oversight. It’s an open invitation for bacteria, gunk, and inflammation to mess with your eye health. And the results? Not cute.

Poor eyelid hygiene is a leading cause of multiple eye conditions—some annoying, others chronic. If your eyes are red, irritated, or crusty in the morning, your eyelids might be begging for attention. (But don't worry, we got you. More to come on how.)

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👁️ 5 Common Eye Problems Caused by Skipping Eyelid Hygiene

1. Blepharitis (aka Inflammation Nation)

Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids caused by a buildup of bacteria, oil, and dead skin around the lash line. It’s one of the most common issues tied to poor lid hygiene.

Symptoms include:

• Burning or stinging eyes

• Crusty lashes in the morning

• Flaky or greasy debris around lashes

• Swollen, itchy eyelids

🧼 Solution: Cleanse daily with a preservative-free eyelid wipe like The Daily Lid Wipe™ to reduce inflammation and keep bacteria in check.

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2. Styes (The Zit’s Evil Twin)

A stye (or hordeolum) is a painful, red bump on or inside the eyelid. It’s often caused by bacteria infecting clogged oil glands.

Triggers include:

• Oil and debris buildup

• Poor hygiene

• Leftover eye makeup

🧼 Solution: A daily lid-cleaning routine helps prevent clogged glands and keeps bacteria from setting up shop.

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3. Dry Eye Disease (Not Enough Happy Tears)

You're not alone.  As many as 150 million Americans experience dry eye symptoms.  Simply put, dry eye disease is a reduction of the quantity and in the quality of your tears.

Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye:

• Gritty, sandy feeling

• Red or irritated eyes

• Watering (ironically) due to poor tear quality

🧼 Solution: Keeping your lids clean helps your glands work properly, maintaining a healthy tear film.

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4. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye’s Fancy Name)

Conjunctivitis isn’t always caused by poor hygiene—but it sure doesn’t help. Bacteria and debris along your lash line can inflame the membrane covering your eye.

🧼 Solution: Avoid the pink eye party. Clean your lids, skip sharing makeup, and wash your pillowcases often.

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5. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

MGD is a leading cause of dry eye and happens when your oil-secreting glands get blocked. Think of them as tiny moisturizers for your eyeballs.

🧼 Solution: Daily use of a preservative-free cleanser like The Daily Lid Wipe™ can help maintain healthy gland function.

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🧼 How to Clean Your Eyelids (in as little as 30 Seconds)

✅ Choose the right products:
Use a preservative-free wipe like The Daily Lid Wipe™ by myze. For an extra level of cleanliness, you may include a gentle foaming cleanser like ZocuFoam. Make it your AM/PM routine.

✅ Be gentle:
Don’t scrub. Gently swipe across your closed lids and lash lines—15 seconds per eye. That’s it.  

✅ Make it a ritual:
Like brushing your teeth. But faster. And better for our fatigued, overworked eyes.

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👀 Ready to Level Up Your Eye Care Routine?

A daily eyelid hygiene routine is the easiest way to keep your eyes comfortable, clear, and unbothered. Try The Daily Lid Wipe™ and experience a cleaner, healthier, gentler way to care for your eyes—without compromise.

🧴 Preservative-free. Ultra-soft. Ophthalmologist and Optometrist-developed.
Get started here and make it a habit your eyes will thank you for.