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Demodex Blepharitis (DB): What You Should Know About This Common Eyelid Disease

Demodex blepharitis—also known as DB—is an eyelid disease caused by an infestation of Demodex mites, a common mite found on humans.^1,2

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*It’s estimated that approximately 25 million eye care patients in the US are affected by DB.^3,4

Crusties (collarettes) around the base of the eyelashes signal a DB condition.^1,3

DB can easily be overlooked by patients due to similarities with other eye diseases.¹

When left untreated, DB can leave you more prone to other eye-related diseases.¹

Patients with DB may experience eyelid redness, crusties (collarettes), irritation, itching, swelling, misdirected eyelashes, and inflammation.^1-3,5

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References

References: 1. Fromstein SR, Harthan JS, Patel J, Opitz DL. Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives. Clin Optom (Auckl). 2018;10:57-63. 2. Rhee MK, Yeu E, Barnett M, et al. Demodex blepharitis: a comprehensive review of the disease, current management, and emerging therapies. Eye Contact Lens. 2023;49(8):311-318. 3. Trattler W, Karpecki P, Rapoport Y, et al. The prevalence of Demodex blepharitis in US eye care clinic patients as determined by collarettes: a pathognomonic sign. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:1153-1164. 4. O’Dell L, Dierker DS, Devries DK, et al. Psychosocial impact of Demodex blepharitis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:2979-2987. 5. Sędzikowska A, Osęka M, Grytner-Zięcina B. Ocular symptoms reported by patients infested with Demodex mites. Acta Parasitol. 2016;61(4):808-814.

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Most common side effects: The most common side effect in clinical trials was stinging and burning in 10% of patients. Other side effects in less than 2% of patients were chalazion/hordeolum and punctate keratitis. 

Handling the Container: Avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye, surrounding structures, fingers, or any other surface in order to minimize contamination of the solution. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

When to Seek Physician Advice: Immediately seek a physician’s advice concerning the continued use of XDEMVY if you develop an intercurrent ocular condition (e.g., trauma or infection), have ocular surgery, or develop any ocular reactions, particularly conjunctivitis and eyelid reactions. 

Use with Contact Lenses: XDEMVY contains potassium sorbate, which may discolor soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of XDEMVY and may be reinserted 15 minutes following its administration.

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Demodex Blepharitis (DB): What You Should Know About This Common Eyelid Disease

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