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Still blaming the cat for your red, itchy, crusty eyelids?
Put the blame on mites! It could be an overgrowth of eyelid mites that cause Demodex blepharitis (DB), a common eyelid disease you may not even know you have.1,2
Learn more about DB
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Discover how others have managed their Demodex blepharitis and found a path forward.
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Here’s what you need to know about Demodex blepharitis and what you should do if you think you have it.
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 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
Take the Demodex blepharitis (DB) quiz
Answer a few simple questions about your current eye health to find out what next steps and additional information about Demodex blepharitis (DB) would be helpful for you.
TAKE THE QUIZ1. 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.
