Bradley Walsh, the host of The Chase, claims he needs to take a pill every day.
Much-loved host of ITV’s The Chase, Bradley Walsh, has opened up about his ongoing health struggle that leaves his eyes looking swollen and red. The 65-year-old previously opened up about suffering with blepharitis, a condition that has a puffy effect on his face.
Speaking on This Morning, he said: “People don’t realise I have seriously bad blepharitis. I have to take one pill a day for it or I really struggle. I am going to need my eyes operated on at some point to sort it out.”
He added: “So many times, people have commented on how I look. But they don’t realise. If I take medication though, I’m fine.” Bradley first discussed his condition on This Morning back in 2017 with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, reports MyLondon.
Blepharitis: What is it?
Blepharitis causes itchy, inflamed eyelids. It’s typically not a serious condition, and regular eyelid washing is a good way to treat it. Blepharitis can develop gradually, with symptoms ranging from scratching eyes, itchy eyes, eyelids coming together when awake, gritty eyefeeling, and flakes or crusts around the eyelash roots.
The NHS recommends cleaning your eyelids twice a day, even when symptoms have subsided, to treat and prevent blepharitis. It’s also advised to avoid wearing contact lenses during flare-ups, and to steer clear of eye makeup – particularly mascara and eyeliner – while symptoms persist.
Eyedrops, eye pads, and wipes may be products that a pharmacist can recommend to keep your eyes clean. It’s advised to see a general practitioner if blepharitis symptoms persist or progress.
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A GP may advise applying an antibiotic cream or ointment to your eyelids if regular eyelid cleaning does not help to treat blepharitis. Antibiotic eyedrops or tablets might be prescribed if blepharitis has caused other problems, such as a fluid-filled lump under the skin (cyst).
Source: Mirror
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