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XDEMVY® DISCUSSION GUIDE

Preparing to Discuss DB With Your Eye Doctor

It's important that your eye doctor is aware of the symptoms you are currently experiencing, so they can check to see if it may be due to Demodex blepharitis. Fill out this checklist and bring it to your next appointment to have a more productive discussion.

Over the past month, which signs and symptoms have you experienced?1–4

(Check all that apply.)

How are you currently managing your symptoms?

(Check all that apply.)

How would you describe your current symptom management plan?
Have your symptoms made it harder to do any of these daily activities?4,5

(Check all that apply.)

How often do you visit an eye care professional?

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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. Sędzikowska A, Osęka M, Grytner-Zięcina B. Ocular symptoms reported by patients infested with Demodex mites. Acta Parasitol. 2016;61(4):808-814. 5. O’Dell L, Dierker DS, Devries DK, et al. Psychosocial impact of Demodex blepharitis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:2979-2987. 6. Lee JJ, Forristal MT, Harney F, Flaherty GT. Eye disease and international travel: a critical literature review and practical recommendations. J Travel Med. 2023;30(4):taad068.

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. Sędzikowska A, Osęka M, Grytner-Zięcina B. Ocular symptoms reported by patients infested with Demodex mites. Acta Parasitol. 2016;61(4):808-814. 5. O’Dell L, Dierker DS, Devries DK, et al. Psychosocial impact of Demodex blepharitis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:2979-2987. 6. Lee JJ, Forristal MT, Harney F, Flaherty GT. Eye disease and international travel: a critical literature review and practical recommendations. J Travel Med. 2023;30(4):taad068.