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Four ophthalmologists were asked how they explain the diagnosis of Demodex blepharitis (DB) to their patients. They offer scripts and tips for addressing the symptoms patients are experiencing, explaining what the Demodex mites are and how they can effectively treat the condition with a twice-daily drop, Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25%), an FDA-approved therapeutic.
Video #1: Dr. Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel, MD, MBA, of Atlantic Eye, offers a sample script for explaining Demodex blepharitis in understandable terms for patients.
Video #2: Dr. Julio Albarracin
Julio Albarracin, MD, of the Key-Whitman Eye Center, shares how he explains Demodex blepharitis to patients, offering a comparison of the mites on the eye as being similar to the bacteria and yeast found on the body.
Video #3: Dr. Marguerite McDonald
Marguerite McDonald, MD, of OCLI Vision, talks about the “highly effective” and “easy to tolerate” treatment for Demodex blepharitis.
Video #4: Dr. Renee Bovelle
Renee Bovelle, MD, of Envision Eye & Laser, takes patient feedback on symptoms they’re experiencing and explains that they have Demodex blepharitis and need to take eye drops for about 6 weeks.
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