Some patients present with specific complaints and describe distinct visual disturbances or irritation, while others are more like an abstract painting awaiting interpretation. Demodex patients are equally represented in both categories.
Demodex is a pervasive but often overlooked disease seen widely throughout the entire population. It is most prevalent in older patients and those with blepharitis. In fact, infestations of this ectoparasitic mite are seen in 84% of the population at age 60 years and in 100% of those older than 70 years (Liu et al.). Notably, 42% of all (Read more...)
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