Demodicosis ocular: una revisión

García, Viviana; Vargas, G. Valenzuela; Cornuy, M. Marín; Torres, P. Aguila

doi:10.1016/j.oftal.2019.04.003

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“…Eyelid, follicular mycosis lives in ciliated sacs. Besides, short mold lives in eyelid, eyelid gland and sebaceous gland [6]. They eat skin cells, hormones and oils from hair follicles [7].…”

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A Survey on How Ocular Surface Demodex Infestation Interactively Associates with Diabetes Mellitus and Dry Eye Disease

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Purpose Prevention of ocular surface (OS) Demodex infestation plays an important role in OS hygiene and variety of factors may be associated with it, in which diabetes mellitus (DM) or dry eye disease (DED) has caught the attention of most scholars. However, there has been no research on whether there was a potential interaction between DM and DED in the process of OS Demodex infestation. This cross-sectional study was implemented in Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University. Methods Ophthalmologic interviews, questionnaires, and examinations were conducted. Factors including general information, DM status, dry eye condition, etc. were collected to study the correlation of DM and DED on OS Demodex infestation. Results After statistical analysis, we found that both DM (P < 0.001) and DED (P = 0.013 < 0.05) are closely associated with OS Demodex infestation. Compared with DED, DM has higher priority association with OS Demodex infestation, and patients with both diseases have a significant higher risk of OS Demodex infestation (R = 0.197, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, age (R = 0.299, P < 0.001) and hypertension (P < 0.05) were also correlated with OS Demodex infestation. Conclusion This study provides a new evidence-based basis for clinical prevention and management of OS Demodex infestation.

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A Survey on How Ocular Surface Demodex Infestation Interactively Associates with Diabetes Mellitus and Dry Eye Disease

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“…It is important that immunologists, allergists and ophthalmologists consider infestation with Demodex mites in patients who are non-responsive to Meibomian gland disease treatment with blepharitis or other infectious diseases of the ocular surface, unresolved with antiviral, antibacterial or antiallergic treatment. Massive demodicosis, chronic autoimmune diseases like Sjögren syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis are agents that favor dry eye syndrome development [2,27,28].…”

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Massive Demodicosis of the Eyes in a Patient with Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report

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Purpose Demodex mites infestation, typically asymptomatic, is a problem for patients with weakened immune systems because it often takes the form of symptomatic, massive infection. The Demodex mites play an important role in the occurrence of a range of eye surface diseases such as Demodex blepharitis, Meibomian gland dysfunctions, conjunctivitis and corneal changes. The ocular infection is closely related to the systemic invasion. Our goal was to minimize infestation and alleviate the symptoms of massive demodicosis so as to prevent further damage to the cornea. Methods Our research note involves a 61-year old woman diagnosed with secondary Sjögren syndrome due to rheumatoid arthritis. On the background of the autoimmune disease, corneal perforation of the left eye occurred that was cured by surgery. Then during the follow-up visit the patient was found (microscopically) massively infected with Demodex mites and the developed symptoms were particularly severe. Results Adequate dry eye syndrome and massive demodicosis therapy significantly reduced the number of Demodex mites and improved the patient’s condition. Conclusion We would like to draw the attention of the physicians of different specialties that special care should be taken with respect to the therapy of dry eye syndrome and ocular demodicosis in patients with immunological disorders to achieve therapeutic success and avoid particularly dangerous consequences of these diseases.

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Demodicosis ocular: una revisión

Cited by 11 publications

References 33 publications

A Survey on How Ocular Surface Demodex Infestation Interactively Associates with Diabetes Mellitus and Dry Eye Disease

A Survey on How Ocular Surface Demodex Infestation Interactively Associates with Diabetes Mellitus and Dry Eye Disease

Massive Demodicosis of the Eyes in a Patient with Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report

Anterior Blepharitis

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