~25 MILLION MITE PARTIES HAPPENING NOW*
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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
Symptoms of DB can easily be overlooked by patients due to symptom similarities with other eye diseases.1
When left untreated, DB can leave you more prone to other eye-related diseases.1
Common signs and symptoms of DB can include eyelid redness, crusties (collarettes), irritation, misdirected eyelashes, and inflammation.1–3
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References: 1. Fromstein SR, Harthan JS, Patel J, Opitz DL. Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives. Clin Optometry. 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.