Kimberly Orr, an optometrist from Triad Eye Associates, sets the record straight ... Eyelash mites, also known as Demodex, ...

Demodex mites can cause blepharitis, resulting in crusting and burning in the eyes and worsening dry eye symptoms. Lotilaner (Xdemvy) is prescribed to exterminate the mites. Unhealthy meibomian ...