Know more about Blepharitis, Causes and managing Eyelid Hygiene.

1. What is Cylindrical Dandruff?

Debris generated from the mites accumulates at the root of the lashes and is clinically observed as a gelatinous cylindrical ‘sleeve’ or cylindrical dandruff(CD) at the base of the eyelash, which are pathognomonic for mite infestation.

2. What are the symptoms of eyelash mites?

Blepharitis. This is eyelid inflammation that consists of crusty, swollen, reddened, burning, and itchy eyelids. Severe infestation of the mites can lead to eye and skin infection. Your doctor will probably ignore the presence of the mites unless there are definite symptoms that you are suffering from.

3. What is Demodex blepharitis?

Demodex Blepharitis can be divided anatomically into anterior and posterior blepharitis. The former refers to the infestation of eyelashes and follicles by D. folliculorum, clustering to the root of the lashes, whereas the latter involves infestation of the meibomian gland preferentially by D. brevis.

4. What causes eyelash mites?

Demodex mites are small, eight-legged bugs that live in the pores of our facial skin. They can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, such as itching, redness, burning. Demodex mites have been linked to some cases of blepharitis, or eyelid inflammation.

5. Can you see Demodex mites?

Demodex brevis is a kind of mite found on humans. D. brevis is so small that you can’t see the mites with a naked eye. In fact, the average mite is only 0.15 to 0.2 mm long. They only cause noticeable reactions and problems in people if the mites exist in large quantities.

6. How to get rid of eyelash mites?

Use Oculeaf Soft Eyelid Cleanser wash your Eyes & face. You must use it twice daily.

Use Oculeaf Eyelid Wipes to clean your eyes 2 times a day for 2-3 months

7. How do you use Oculeaf Cleanser & Wipes for eyelash mites?

Twice a day in the morning and night, put some of the cleansers in your hand and rub your eyelids, eye contour area and face, then wash your face with clean water.

Oculeaf wipes are most effective in improving the Hygiene of Eyelids and Eyelashes, and convenient to use anywhere any place.