The ocular surface flora perform an important role in the defense mechanisms of the ocular
surface system. Its regulation of the immunological activity and the barrier effect against …

The word “elective” refers to medications and procedures undertaken by choice or with a
lower grade of prioritization. Patients usually use elective medications or undergo elective …

Aim To review published literature concerning cataract surgery and dry eye disease (DED).
Methods A search was undertaken using the following: PubMed (all years), Web of Science …

To evaluate the ocular manifestation in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) and to search for the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome …

Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of Demodex blepharitis by its pathognomonic sign,
collarettes, in patients presenting for any reason to eye care clinics in the United States …

Eyes are directly exposed to the outer environment and susceptible to infections, leading to
various ocular disorders. Local medication is preferred to treat eye diseases due to its …

Purpose There is increasing clinical and research interest in the potential contribution of
Demodex to ocular surface disease. The aim of this systematic review was to summarise …

Infestation with Demodex mites is a common occurrence, especially in adults and the
elderly. More recent attention has been paid to the presence of Demodex spp. mites in …

Demodex blepharitis is a common disease of the eyelid, affecting approximately 25 million
Americans. This article reviews what is known about the mechanisms and impact of …

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