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Psychosocial Impact of Demodex Blepharitis

Authors: Leslie O’Dell; Damon S Dierker; Douglas K Devries; Jaclyn Garlich; Walter O Whitley; Mark Holdbrook; Stephanie N Baba; +1 Authors

Psychosocial Impact of Demodex Blepharitis

Abstract

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 collarettes on the upper lashes, and at least mild lid margin erythema of the upper eyelid in at least one eye. All patients were asked to complete a questionnaire about their symptoms, daily activities, quality of life, and management approaches, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses.More than half the patients had been experiencing symptoms of blepharitis for ≥4 years. The three most frequent and bothersome symptoms experienced by patients were dry eyes, itchiness, and irritation. Nearly half the patients (47%) responded that they were conscious of their eyes all day, and 23% said that they were constantly worrying about their eyes. Other activities that were negatively affected included difficulty driving at night (47%), additional time needed for daily hygiene routine (30%), and difficulty in wearing eye make-up (in 34% of females). While all subjects had objective signs of Demodex blepharitis confirmed by an eye care provider, 58% said they had never previously been diagnosed with blepharitis. The most commonly used management approaches for Demodex blepharitis were artificial tears (47%), warm compresses (32%), and lid wipes (14%).Demodex blepharitis has a significant negative impact on daily activities and the mental and physical well-being of afflicted patients.

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Clinical Ophthalmology, Original Research

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