When speaking to the average clinician, you will find that opinions vary as to how prevalent Demodex is in every day practice and how invasive it is to the ocular surface. Demodex was first identified in 1841: Demodex folliculorum (0.3-0.4mm) is the larger of the two mites that affect the skin. It is more prevalent … Continue reading Demodex: Small Mite, Big Deal