Autoimmunes, I’ve been sick since Jan 1, 4 months of H with SIBO. Then the MGD glands clogged, eyelid infection, 3 rounds of Amoxicillian, baby shampoo, heat packs, their stupid oily eye drops, got fed up and bought Similasan very Dry Eye for night and Stye eye relief for day, Silver Nitrate for the swollen red lids. I am seeing clearer, but need the glands cleaned. Sure don’t have $1,500 for a 12 minute Lipiflow. Last one they just used a fine sponge and cleaned them open, $135. Freaking ins should cover this medical condition. They only cover the cornea doc.
Went 3 yrs never got Covid, just took the vits/mins. Usual hygiene. We are a Red state so lock down wasn’t as severe.
My wife and I use a microwavable mask with spray, which frees up the eye glands quite well. Was recommended by our optometrist.
Look into “Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Care Kit.” It literally melts the oil out of your clogged gland, at a gentle temperature.