Clinical diagnosis and management of Demodex blepharitis: the Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH).
Brandon D AyresEric DonnenfeldMarjan FaridIan Benjamin GaddiePreeya K GuptaEdward HollandPaul M KarpeckiRichard LindstromKelly K NicholsStephen C PflugfelderChristopher E StarrElizabeth YeuPublished in: Eye (London, England) (2023)
The Delphi methodology proved effective in establishing consensus about DB, including signs, symptoms, and diagnosis. Consensus was not reached about the best treatment or how to grade severity. With increased awareness, eyecare practitioners can offer DB patients better clinical outcomes. A follow-up Delphi panel is planned to obtain further consensus surrounding DB treatment.