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Eyelash mites usually are harmless. They’re a problem only if you have far too many of them. Find out when this happens and what treats it.

Diagnosis and treatment Eye doctors can detect mites during an exam by inspecting the lash line. If needed, they may prescribe XDEMVY, an FDA-approved eye drop used twice a day for six weeks.

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

Diagnosis and treatment Eye doctors can detect mites during an exam by inspecting the lash line. If needed, they may prescribe XDEMVY, an FDA-approved eye drop used twice a day for six weeks.

Diagnosis and treatment Eye doctors can detect mites during an exam by inspecting the lash line. If needed, they may prescribe XDEMVY, an FDA-approved eye drop used twice a day for six weeks.

Diagnosis and treatment Eye doctors can detect mites during an exam by inspecting the lash line. If needed, they may prescribe XDEMVY, an FDA-approved eye drop used twice a day for six weeks.

Diagnosis and treatment Eye doctors can detect mites during an exam by inspecting the lash line. If needed, they may prescribe XDEMVY, an FDA-approved eye drop used twice a day for six weeks.