An eye treatment device (1) for cleaning of eyelashes and eyelid margins in the treatment of an eye disease, said eye treatment device (1) comprising a swab (2) consisting of a treatment member (3) and a substantially rigid rod (4), and a housing (5) formed as a handle that accommodates a drive unit (9) for moving the swab (2) relative to the drive unit (9). The eye treatment device (1) comprises heating means (10) for heating the swab (2).