Method to Identify Demodex in the Eyelash Follicle Without Epilation
May 2013
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Optometry and vision science
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TLDR A new way to find eyelash mites without pulling out eyelashes.
The document described a new method to identify Demodex mites in the eyelash follicle without the need for epilation. Traditionally, overpopulation of Demodex, which is linked to anterior blepharitis, was confirmed by removing eyelashes. The new technique involved rotating the eyelash within the follicle to make the mites visible, even in follicles that did not show the typical cylindrical cuffing associated with demodicidosis. This method provided a less invasive alternative for diagnosing Demodex infestations.
