Demodex blepharitis (DB) is a common eye disease. Some of us may not even know we have it.
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What is Demodex blepharitis (DB)?
Demodex blepharitis—known also as DB—is an eyelid disease caused by an infestation of Demodex mites, a common mite found on humans.1,2
- It’s estimated that approximately 25 million eye care patients in the US suffer from Demodex blepharitis, and most don’t know they have it3,4
- Common signs of Demodex blepharitis include redness, inflammation, and itching along the eyelid base1,2
- Crusty flake buildup on eyelashes (collarettes) is a tell-tale sign of Demodex blepharitis1,3
- Demodex blepharitis may be commonly misdiagnosed since other eye diseases share similar symptoms1,3
Demodex blepharitis educational video
Here's what you need to know about Demodex blepharitis and what you should do if you think you've got it.
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JOIN NOW1. 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.
