What is BlephEx?
BlephEx® is a professional, in-office eyelid margin cleaning procedure performed by an eye care professional. It is designed to support routine eyelid hygiene using a controlled, mechanical cleaning process. BlephEx® is intended for use in clinical settings as part of a comprehensive approach to eyelid care and hygiene practices. Many individuals experience eyelid debris buildup over time, which can vary based on environmental, lifestyle, and personal hygiene factors.
BlephEx® allows an eye care professional to directly perform eyelid margin cleaning using a handheld device with a disposable micro-sponge. The procedure focuses on the mechanical removal of debris and buildup along the eyelid margins. By supporting consistent eyelid hygiene in a professional setting, BlephEx® provides a standardized method for eyelid margin cleaning as determined appropriate by the eye care professional.
What is the BlephEx Procedure?
BlephEx® is an in-office eyelid margin cleaning procedure performed by an eye care professional. The procedure is designed to mechanically clean the edges of the eyelids, focusing on the area along the base of the eyelashes where debris and buildup can accumulate over time. BlephEx® is intended for use in professional clinical settings as part of routine eyelid hygiene practices.
During the BlephEx® procedure, an eye care professional uses a handheld device with a disposable micro-sponge to perform controlled eyelid margin cleaning. The device provides a consistent mechanical action to remove debris along the eyelid margins. The procedure is carried out at the discretion of the eye care professional and may be incorporated into an overall eyelid hygiene routine.
Is BlephEx FDA Regulated?
BlephEx® is a medical device that is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The BlephEx® device is manufactured in accordance with applicable FDA regulations for medical devices and is intended for professional use by eye care providers in clinical settings. BlephEx® is designed to support in-office eyelid margin cleaning as part of routine eyelid hygiene practices.
FDA regulation provides oversight of how medical devices are manufactured, documented, and distributed. Eye care professionals determine whether BlephEx® is appropriate for use based on individual patient needs and clinical judgment.
How to Clean the Eyelid Margins
Cleaning the eyelid margins is an important part of maintaining routine eyelid hygiene. The BlephEx® procedure provides a professional, in-office method for mechanical eyelid margin cleaning. This procedure is performed by an eye care professional who uses the BlephEx® device to gently clean along the eyelid margins where debris and buildup may accumulate over time. BlephEx® is designed to support consistent eyelid hygiene when incorporated into a professional care routine.
The BlephEx® procedure typically takes only a few minutes to perform and is carried out in a clinical setting. The device uses a disposable micro-sponge to provide controlled, targeted cleaning of the eyelid margins. When used as part of a routine determined by the eye care professional, BlephEx® offers a standardized approach to eyelid margin cleaning and ongoing hygiene maintenance.
