Are Your Eyes Itchy and Red? It’s Not Always ALLERGIES!

One very common misconception is that itchy eyes = allergies. Nothing could be further from the truth! 6/10 patients have mites in their eyelashes (Demodex Blepharitis) which causes redness and itching in the eyes and on the eyelids/skin around the eyes. In fact, if you feel that your contact lenses are difficult to wear due to how your eyes feel in them, it’s possible that you have eyelash mites. It’s not always the fault of the contact lens! Sometimes, patients with mites have NO symptoms and are diagnosed solely by a thorough eye examination.

How does one get eyelash mites?

Facial rosacea - redness along cheeks, nose and chin
Age
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Contact Lens Wear
Glaucoma medications
Eye makeup
Eyelash extensions
Seborrheic Dermatitis (skin and scalp)
Acne Vulgaris

55% of itchy eyes are due to Demodex Blepharitis!

There are multiple FDA approved treatments to resolve such symptoms and the presence of Demodex mites.

Treatments offered at Avant Eyes that are effective against Demodex mites: