My eyelids flake and usually I need to use a steroid cream every now and then to keep it under control. However, I haven't needed it for months since starting my new eye cream: Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect (or whatever the one in that range is called). I'm thrilled! I know some people here have flaky eyes too, so thought I'd share. It stings sometimes but works.
I've tried a lot before this: Ren, Eve Lom, Philosophy, Jurlique, etc.