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OBJECTIVE
To report Demodex infestation in adult recurrent chalazion and its clinical response to weekly lid scrub with 50% tea tree oil (TTO) and daily lid scrub with tea tree shampoo.
METHODS
This is a retrospective review of 30 adult patients (48 eyes) who presented with recurrent chalazion
OBJECTIVE
To summarize recent advances on ocular Demodex infestation.
RESULTS
Demodex infestation is a potential cause of ocular surface inflammation. The pathogenesis of Demodex in eliciting ocular surface inflammation has been further clarified. Cliradex is currently the treatment of choice, it
Purpose: Infestation with demodex mites has been linked to the development of chalazion, meibomian gland dysfunction, and blepharitis. An effective treatment is the eyelid application of terpinen-4-ol (T4O), a tea tree oil component.