Millions are suffering from dry eye syndromea condition in which the eyes do not produce quite tears, or tears evaporate too quickly.
The most common causes? Dry air, wind, prolonged use of screens, contact lenses, drugs such as antihistamine and decongestant, fake eyelashes, but also some autoimmune diseases.
However, according to some ophthalmologists, there is another culpable often neglected: The eyelashesalso known as Demodex.
What are the mites of the eyelashes
THE Demodex Folliculorum, known as mites of hair follicles, they are Eight -legged parasitesinvisible to the naked eye and up to 0.4mm long, live in the hair follicles and in the sebaceous glandsespecially on eyelashes and eyebrows. The most disturbing part? Mate on our face during sleep.
Almost everyone hosts them without knowing it, but excessive proliferation It can cause several eyes to the eyes, such as:
How do eyelash mites arrive on our eyes?
In many cases We are born with them or we develop them naturally. However, a compromised immune system, some skin diseases and one poor hygiene (for example, share towels or tricks) or excessive use of fake eyelashes they can favor their proliferation.
How do they cause the dry eye?
The most insidious damage takes place at the level of glands of Meibomioresponsible for the production of the oily component of the tear film. If inflamed, these glands, compromising the lubrication of the eye.
The result? Red eyes, burning, blurred vision, itching, sensitivity to light – typical symptoms of dry eyewho worsen in the summer due to air conditioning, allergens and smog.
Can they be eliminated?
Yes, there are care, like a prescription eye drops. But the Daily cleansing of the eyelids With a specific cleansing for eyes, which helps to remove mites, bacteria and debris, preventing its return.
That annoying eye dryness that has accompanied you for months may not depend only on too much time in front of the screen, in short. Perhaps, the cause is closer (and disturbing) than images: a colony of microscopic mites, which for some time found a house in your eyelashes.
