Challenges, Limitations to Current Standard of Care for Demodex Blepharitis

A panel of experts—including an ophthalmic surgeon, ophthalmologist, optometrist (OD), payer, and ophthalmic assistant—detail the many challenges associated with treating Demodex blepharitis.

The panel consisted of:

• Marjan Farid, MD, of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and the University of California, Irvine
• Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, of Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island Vision
• Paul Karpecki, OD, of Kentucky Eye Institute
• Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA, of Cooperative Benefits Group
• Derrick Sterling, COA, OSC, of KTND Ophthalmology Associates

The panel also discusses the pros and cons of the current standard of care for treating this ocular condition.