OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Foaming Eyelid Cleanser

WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS

• Pre-lathered foam formula
• Ideal for use in the shower
• Removes oil, debris, and desquamated skin from the eyelids
• Can be used to remove cosmetics

WHAT REBECCA SYAS

I love this product. Never used to think I'd need something like this. I have very sensitive eyes & eyelids and find most cleansers irritating, so for years I just used saline and a q-tip. Also, the "pre-moistened pad" type lidscrubs irritate my lids (anything papery does) though I know many people prefer those as they are simpler, less messy to use.

I have not been needing lid scrubs lately but I used to keep a bottle of it in my shower and use it every morning. It's very gentle with a silky sort of feeling when it gets on my lids. I used to stand with my eyes closed under the showerhead and led the hot water run on them for a bit, then I get some of the foam on my fingertips and gently massage my lids, especially all around my lashes. 

If you've got active blepharitis this may not be adequate - you may need an antibacterial of some sort. Talk to your doctor, because sometimes an antibacterial ointment or other Rx  may be needed. (Incidentally if you've been using baby shampoo unsuccessfully for a long time, it's time to move on to something more sophisticated. Baby shampoo can be very irritating and can destabilize the tear film.) Ocusoft Lidscrub Plus is a good choice (and Sterilid, also sold here, is another medicated type) - some wipe their lid margins with the pre-moistened pads daily and others use the foam. I used to use the Plus foam once a week and the regular foam the rest of the time till I didn't feel I needed the Plus anymore. 

Who am I? My name is Rebecca Petris and I have had chronic dry eye since undergoing LASIK in July 2001. I founded The Dry Eye Company as a result of my experiences, hoping to make useful information and effective products more accessible to others with dry eye.