Michelle K Rhee, Elizabeth Yeu, Melissa Barnett, Christopher J Rapuano, Deepinder K Dhaliwal, Kelly K Nichols, Paul Karpecki, Francis S Mah, Arthur Chan, James Mun, Ian Benjamin Gaddie
Demodex blepharitis is a common disease of the eyelid, affecting approximately 25 million Americans. This article reviews what is known about the mechanisms and impact of Demodex blepharitis, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, current management options, and emerging treatments. Demodex mites contribute to blepharitis in several ways: direct mechanical damage, as a vector for bacteria, and by inducing hypersensitivity and inflammation. Risk factors for Demodex blepharitis include increasing age, rosacea, and diabetes...
August 1, 2023: Eye & Contact Lens