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Ocular surface diseases related to Demodex and their diagnosis and treatment

Authors :
Li-Hao Chen
Hong-Zhe Li
Jun Peng
Hui-Ying Wang
Xiao-Lei Yao
Qing-Hua Peng
Source :
Guoji Yanke Zazhi, Vol 20, Iss 9, Pp 1547-1550 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS), 2020.

Abstract

Ocular Demodex infection is mainly manifested as ocular surface diseases, including meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eye disease, Demodex blepharitis, chalazion, keratoconjunctivitis, etc. The diagnosis is relatively simple and can be realized under the microscope, but it is easy to be misdiagnosed due to the subjective and objective factors such as similar symptoms, missing examination, experience diagnosis and treatment. There are many treatment methods for ocular Demodex infection, including external tea tree oil and other plant extracts, oral or external drugs, physical therapy(represented by strong pulse light therapy, moxibustion therapy), combined therapy, etc. In this paper, we reviewed the diagnosis and treatment of Demodex related ocular surface diseases, and discussed the latest research trends of this disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16725123
Volume :
20
Issue :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Guoji Yanke Zazhi
Accession number :
edsair.doajarticles..8c99b5fd71e1518b2402dc9a991f95f8