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Blepharitis and Demodex spp. infection [PDF]

Ophthalmology Journal, 2017
According to the latest reports Demodex mites appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic blepharitis. Demodex mites are cosmopolitan and are present in many species of mammals. In this paper we describe two species that are found in humans: Demodex folliculorum and D. brevis .
Karolina Kot, Maciej Czepita, Danuta Kosik-Bogacka, Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk, Damian Czepita   +4 more
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A new digital biomarker of <i>Demodex</i> blepharitis: energy curve of the meibomian edge. [PDF]

Front Cell Dev Biol
Purpose To develop and validate a novel digital biomarker, the energy curve of the meibomian gland (MG) edge, to assess MG uneven atrophy and aid in diagnosing Demodex blepharitis.
Wang M, Chen X, Wang K, Xu K, Yu X, Dai Q, Ren M.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Characteristics of bacterial community in eyelashes of patients with Demodex blepharitis. [PDF]

Parasit Vectors
Background Demodex blepharitis (DB) is a common disease of the ocular surface. The characteristics of the bacterial community in eyelash roots after Demodex infestation are still unknown.
Zou D, Lu X, Song F, Zhong X, Chen H, Zhang J, Tian Y, Pei L, Li F, Lu X, Shi W, Wang T.   +11 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Chicago sky blue gel for better visualization of Demodex in patients with Demodex blepharitis [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background Demodex blepharitis is a common chronic disease. The number of mites is associated with ocular discomfort. The accurate number derived from well-stained specimens is, hence, in favor of diagnosing, monitoring, and determining treatment ...
Lunla Udomwech, Weeratian Tawanwongsri, Auemphon Mordmuang   +2 more
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The <i>Demodex</i> Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) Consensus Regarding the Preferred Treatment for <i>Demodex</i> Blepharitis. [PDF]

Clin Ophthalmol
Purpose To reach consensus on Demodex blepharitis (DB) treatment approaches using a modified Delphi process involving 15 ocular surface disease experts.
Donnenfeld E, Nichols KK, Ayres BD, Farid M, Gupta PK, Lindstrom RL, Pflugfelder S, Starr CE, Venkateswaran N, Gaddie IB, Karpecki PM, Koetting C, McGee S, Periman LM, Yeu E.   +14 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Efficacy of Terpinen-4-ol Combined With Eyelid Deep Cleaning for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A Randomized, Open-Label Trial. [PDF]

Transl Vis Sci Technol
Purpose We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a combined treatment regimen involving terpinen-4-ol (T4O) and eyelid deep cleaning for managing Demodex blepharitis.
Wang HY, Shen D, Qi MY, Qiao C, Ke L, Wang M, Zeng QY.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of Oral Ivermectin Treatment in Cases Unresponsive to Classical Demodex Blepharitis Treatment

Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi
Objective: Demodex blepharitis is a common inflammatory eye condition caused by an overgrowth of Demodex mites on the eyelids, and lash follicles, Zeiss’ glands and Meibomian glands that is often overlooked.
Oktay Alver, Derya Doğanay, Selim Doğanay   +2 more
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Patient-Reported Burden of Illness and Unmet Needs in Demodex blepharitis

Patient Preference and Adherence
Preeya K Gupta,1 Vance Thompson,2 Leslie O’Dell,2 Anh N Ho,3 Arthur Chan,3 Bhagyashree Oak,4 Amod Athavale,4 Elizabeth Yeu3 1Triangle Eye Consultants, Raleigh, NC, USA; 2Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, SD, USA; 3Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Irvine ...
Gupta PK, Thompson V, O’Dell L, Ho AN, Chan A, Oak B, Athavale A, Yeu E   +7 more
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Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% for Demodex Blepharitis

Ophthalmology, 2023
PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25% compared to the vehicle for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, multicenter, phase 3 clinical trial.
Ian Benjamin Gaddie, Eric D. Donnenfeld, Paul Karpecki, Patrick Vollmer, Gregg J. Berdy, Jared D. Peterson, Blake Simmons, Aimée R.P. Edell, William E. Whitson, Joseph B. Ciolino, Stephanie N. Baba, Mark Holdbrook, José Trevejo, John Meyer, Elizabeth Yeu   +14 more
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Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives

Clinical Optometry, 2018
Stephanie R Fromstein, Jennifer S Harthan, Jaymeni Patel, Dominick L Opitz Department of Clinical Education, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, USA Abstract: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two mites which infest the human eye and ...
Fromstein SR, Harthan JS, Patel J, Opitz DL   +3 more
doaj   +4 more sources