Background Demodex blepharitis is a common chronic disease. The number of mites is
associated with ocular discomfort. The accurate number derived from well-stained …

Purpose: To determine whether Demodex infestation in blepharitic patients can be
confirmed by slit-lamp examination without the need for light microscopy. Methods …

Purpose This was a pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of digital polymerase chain reaction
detection of Demodex in eyelid margin swabs for the diagnosis of Demodex blepharitis. This …

Objective To analyze the signs of Demodex infection on palpebral margin and to accurately
evaluate the indications of the eyelash examination for Demodex, which can provide a …

Purpose: Blepharitis affects approximately 20 million Americans, of whom about 45% have
an associated Demodex mite infestation. We analyzed a large data set of patients with …

Demodex infestation by Demodex folliculorum or Demodex brevis is an often under-
diagnosed cause of chronic blepharitis associated with dry eyes, corneal infiltrates …

Purpose: Eyelid infestation by Demodex folliculorum can lead to blepharitis and result in
ocular discomfort. Classic detection is performed by lash epilation and assessment under a …

PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Demodex blepharitis on patients' daily
activities and well-being. METHODS This prospective, multicenter, observational study …

Background Twelve ocular surface disease experts convened to achieve consensus about
Demodex blepharitis (DB) using a modified Delphi panel process. Methods Online surveys …

Purpose To compare existing and novel diagnostic techniques for confirming ocular
Demodex infestation and to recommend the most reliable method for routine use by eye …