| Routine | Frequency | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Intensive (Severe Symptoms) | Twice daily (Max 4 weeks) |
- Warm compress - Eyelid massage - Eyelid wipe cleaning - Lubricating eye drops |
- Warm compress - Eyelid massage - Foaming cleanser - Lubricating eye drops - Optional: Humidifier |
| Intensive (Symptom Control) | Every other day |
- Warm compress - Eyelid massage - Eyelid wipe cleaning - Lubricating eye drops |
- Eyelid wipe cleaning - Lubricating eye drops before bed |
| Moderate (Long-Term Maintenance) | Twice a week (e.g., Mon & Fri) |
- Compress Days: Warm compress - Non-Compress Days: Cold compress - Eyelid wipe/foaming cleanser - Lubricating eye drops |
- Lubricating eye drops/ointment before bed |
| Light (Prevention/Mild Symptoms) | Once a week |
- Compress Day: Warm compress - Other Days: Cold compress as needed - Foaming cleanser/wipe - Lubricating eye drops |
- Lubricating eye drops/ointment before bed |
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Flexible Symptom Management) | 3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) |
- Warm compress - Eyelid massage - Eyelid wipe/foaming cleanser - Lubricating eye drops (Can be done morning or evening) |
Guidelines:
- **Warm Compress:** Limit to **10 minutes** per session to avoid irritation.
- **Cold Compress:** Recommended on non-compress days to reduce inflammation.
- **Eyelid Cleaning:** Use a foaming cleanser or eyelid wipe daily to remove debris.
- **Lubricating Eye Drops:** Apply throughout the day as needed to maintain moisture.
- **Humidifier (Optional):** Can help prevent dryness, especially at night.
- **Warm Compress:** Limit to **10 minutes** per session to avoid irritation.
- **Cold Compress:** Recommended on non-compress days to reduce inflammation.
- **Eyelid Cleaning:** Use a foaming cleanser or eyelid wipe daily to remove debris.
- **Lubricating Eye Drops:** Apply throughout the day as needed to maintain moisture.
- **Humidifier (Optional):** Can help prevent dryness, especially at night.
Very Intensive (Severe Symptoms)
Twice Daily (Max 4 Weeks)
Morning:
- Warm compress
- Eyelid massage
- Eyelid wipe cleaning
- Lubricating eye drops
Evening:
- Warm compress
- Eyelid massage
- Foaming cleanser
- Lubricating eye drops
- Optional: Humidifier
Intensive (Symptom Control)
Every Other Day
Morning:
- Warm compress
- Eyelid massage
- Eyelid wipe cleaning
- Lubricating eye drops
Evening:
- Eyelid wipe cleaning
- Lubricating eye drops before bed
Moderate (Long-Term Maintenance)
Twice a Week
Monday – Friday
Morning:
- Compress Days: Warm compress
- Non-Compress Days: Cold compress
- Eyelid wipe/foaming cleanser
- Lubricating eye drops
Evening:
- Lubricating eye drops/ointment before bed
Light (Prevention/Mild Symptoms)
Once a Week
Morning:
- Compress Day: Warm compress
- Other Days: Cold compress as needed
- Foaming cleanser/wipe
- Lubricating eye drops
Evening:
- Lubricating eye drops/ointment before bed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Flexible)
3 Times a Week
Mon – Weds – Fri
Morning or Evening:
- Warm compress
- Eyelid massage
- Eyelid wipe/foaming cleanser
- Lubricating eye drops
Can be done morning or evening
