Overcoming Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Demodex Blepharitis

Christopher Starr, MD, FACS, highlights ways Demodex blepharitis can impact quality of life for affected patients.

Dr Starr addresses long-term consequences associated with nontreatment of Demodex blepharitis.

Symptoms non-unique to DB, such as itching and scratching, may lead to misdiagnosis.

Dr Starr provides considerations for navigating diagnostic challenges related to Demodex blepharitis.

Therapies such as tee tree oil and other OTC agents are evaluated in the management of Demodex blepharitis.

A medical expert highlights a new FDA-approved medication as a key treatment in Demodex blepharitis.