Humans typically acquire Demodex mites, specifically Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, through close physical contact with other humans.

Here’s what eyelash mites really are, why they sometimes become a problem and how to prevent that from happening.

How do you get eyelash mites? This may come as a surprise, but most people naturally harbor a tiny population of these parasites in their hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.

Tiny eyelash mites can cause a common eye disease. How can we protect our eyes? Demodex blepharitis impacts an estimated 25 million people in the U.S., yet many have never heard of it.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.

Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes.