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Psychosocial Impact of Demodex Blepharitis. [PDF]
Clin Ophthalmol, 2022 To evaluate the impact of Demodex blepharitis on patients' daily activities and quality of life.In this multicenter, observational, prospective, IRB-approved study, 311 Demodex blepharitis patients aged ≥18 years were included. Demodex blepharitis was diagnosed based on the presence of ≥1.0 mite per lash (upper and lower eyelids combined), >10 ...
O'Dell L +7 more
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Demodex Blepharitis: An Analysis of Nine Patients. [PDF]
Korean J Parasitol, 2022 Inflammatory eyelid symptoms are common in primary care and there have been several reports on Demodex blepharitis. In the present study, we evaluate the 9 patients with Demodex blepharitis, who showed inflammation of the eyelids, dry eye, and cylindrical dandruff at the base of the eyelashes.
Lee YI, Seo M, Cho KJ.
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Tea tree oil for Demodex blepharitis. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2020 Demodex blepharitis is a chronic condition commonly associated with recalcitrant dry eye symptoms though many people with Demodex mites are asymptomatic. The primary cause of this condition in humans is two types of Demodex mites: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis.
Savla K, Le JT, Pucker AD.
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Prevalence of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in patients with blepharitis and chalazion [PDF]
International Ophthalmology, 2021 Abstract Purpose: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are common ectoparasites on skin that also can lead to blepharitis and chalazion. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of Demodex spp. in eyelashes of patients diagnosed with chronic blepharitis and chalazion.
Akkucuk, Serife +4 more
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Efficacy of Topical Ivermectin 1% in the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis. [PDF]
Cornea, 2022 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical ivermectin 1% cream application on the eyelashes in combination with eyelid hygiene in the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. Methods: One hundred two eyes of 102 patients with symptomatic Demodex blepharitis ...
Choi Y +5 more
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Pathogenic role of Demodex mites in blepharitis [PDF]
Current Opinion in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, 2010 To summarize the key literature and our research experience regarding Demodex infestation as a potential cause of ocular inflammatory diseases with a special emphasis on Demodex blepharitis.Two distinct Demodex species have been confirmed as a cause of blepharitis: Demodex folliculorum can cause anterior blepharitis associated with disorders of ...
Jingbo, Liu +2 more
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Blepharitis: Always remember demodex
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 To determine the incidence and density of Demodex species on the eyelashes of subjects with normal eyelids, anterior blepharitis (AB), meibomian-gland dysfunction (MGD), and mixed blepharitis (MB).One hundred and fifty consecutive patients diagnosed with AB, MGD, and MB were recruited.
Bhandari, Vipul, Reddy, Jagadeesh K.
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Role of Demodex folliculorum in the pathogenesis of blepharitis [PDF]
Acta Ophthalmologica, 2012 Editor, T he ectoparasite Demodex folliculorum (Simon 1843) is most common parasite of humans. In the eye, D. folliculorum is found in the eyelash follicle. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of D. folliculorum in the eyelashes in patients with haematologic disorders.
Danuta I, Kosik-Bogacka +6 more
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Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives.
Clinical optometry, 2018 Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two mites which infest the human eye and which may, in excess, lead to a wide range of anterior segment findings. Demodex mites have been implicated in anterior and posterior blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharokeratitis, and beyond.
Fromstein,Stephanie R +3 more
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Modern Technologies in <i>Demodex</i> Blepharitis Diagnosis and Therapy (Review). [PDF]
Sovrem Tekhnologii MedBlepharitis associated with Demodex infestation is a widespread condition, its complications include eyelid margin deformities, corneal erosions, and ulcers. The review considers the epidemiological and pathogenetic aspects, along with new trends in Demodex blepharitis diagnosis and treatment, and represents the comparative characteristics of current ...
Igonin GS +2 more
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