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Diagnosing Demodex Blepharitis in Clinical Practice
Key questions to ask patients during diagnosis of Demodex blepharitis to identify signs and symptoms of the condition are covered by Dr. Yeu.
EP: 1.Overview of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 2.Pathophysiology of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 3.Diagnosing Demodex Blepharitis in Clinical Practice
EP: 4.Differential Diagnosis: Key Features of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 5.Risk Factors and Mental Health Impact of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 6.Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 7.Diagnosis and Prevalence of Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 8.Exploring a Recently Approved Therapy for Demodex
EP: 9.Payer Approval + Alternate Treatments for Demodex Blepharitis
EP: 10.Outlook on the Future of Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
EP: 11.Understanding Demodex Blepharitis Pathogenesis
EP: 12.Cost-Effective Medication Access in Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
EP: 13.Other Clinical Considerations in Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
Yeu evaluates all patients for lid margin disease and blepharitis as these can impact surgical outcomes. She notes that Demodex blepharitis causes over 70% of blepharitis cases. Her staff screen for symptoms such as fluctuating vision, lid redness, and itching. Itching was previously attributed to allergies but she states that over half of patients with Demodex blepharitis report itching across the lid. Other key diagnostics include evaluating the meibography to check baseline gland structure and performing a slit lamp exam. Having patients gaze downward serves a dual purpose––it allows examination for the pathognomonic sign of translucent waxy debris from demodex follicular overgrowth, while also letting patients adjust to the bright slit lamp light, which can be uncomfortable especially for those with cataracts. In summary, Yeu thoroughly evaluates for Demodex blepharitis prior to ocular surgery, using screening questions and a focused slit lamp exam technique to diagnose this extremely common cause of lid inflammation. Proper preoperative treatment can then optimize surgical outcomes.
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