Demodex Blepharitis: A Survey-Based Approach to Investigate Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Optometrists in India

Figures & data

Figure 1 Box plots showing the estimated prevalence of blepharitis in the general population, the estimated prevalence of Demodex mites in the general population and the estimated prevalence of Demodex mites in blepharitis.

Figure 2 (a and b) Bar chart showing the preferred choice of magnification among optometrists to observe eyelids (left) and Demodex mites (right), respectively. Optometrists preferred a higher magnification under the slit-lamp to observe Demodex mites. p<0.001.

Figure 3 Bar chart showing the differences in the treatment strategies. Most of the optometrists preferred patient comfort.

Figure 4 Bar chart showing preferred management options for Demodex mites. Standard lid hygiene was the first-choice management option for majority of optometrists.

Figure 5 Bar chart showing the suggested duration of treatment for Demodex blepharitis. Majority of optometrists preferred 3–4 weeks of treatment.

Figure 6 Bar chart showing the frequency of treatment. Majority of preferred that the treatment should be performed twice a day.