Lid and Lash

China clears first mite-targeting drop for Demodex blepharitis, bringing Xdemvy-style relief and new options beyond lid scrubs and tea tree oil.

For many patients with mild to moderate allergic conjunctivitis, OTC ophthalmic medications can provide effective relief.

A unique case study of HZO featuring Steve Silberberg, OD, DipABO, as the patient.

This retrospective cohort study used a large US administrative claims database to identify patients with a diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis from January 1, 2016, through June 30, 2022.

Specifically, the study found that the muscle that controls eyelid movement, or the orbicularis oculi, “contracts in complex patterns that vary by action and move the eyelid in more than just a simple up-and-down motion."

The latest in drug and technology developments and updates from July 2025.

The solution missed the primary end point of the trial, which was complete resolution of debris after 6 weeks of twice-daily dosing.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, and Madeline Yung, MD, detailed the prevalence of the conditions, diagnostic tools, and treatment options.

The authors concluded that patients with autoimmune hyperthyroidism who used cannabis had a significantly increased risk for TED outcomes in the 1-year interval.

A recent study assessed the effect of a modified TCLB procedure that added deframing and decompression maneuvers to the LOFC and its support structures to obtain better results for both the lower and upper lids.

The dynamic muscle stimulation device is a noninvasive option for patients experiencing lower lid laxity and impaired blinking.

According to Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, low-level light therapy (LLLT) and intense pulsed light have demonstrated tremendous benefits for his patients.

Inside the role of blepharitis in ocular surface disease and effective management strategies.

The lid wipe contains tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and other antibacterial and antimicrobial ingredients like euphrasia, chamomile, and rhamnose

Taking a thorough history and evaluating pertinent positives and negatives are always critical in diagnosing and treating these cases.

Perfluorohexyloctane may slow evaporation to reduce dry eye.

The silicone hydrogel daily disposable lenses contain a blend of osmoprotectants, electrolytes, and moisturizers to provide stable vision and keep eyes comfortable for 16 hours.

UC Berkeley’s Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science integrated the new laser in the beginning of March in its dry eye clinic for treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.

TP-03 (lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25%) was approved by the FDA in 2023 under the brand name Xdemvy for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis and is being evaluated as an investigational therapy for the treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD) in patients with Demodex mites.

Noninvasive treatments can help patients with ptosis improve their visual field.

Lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (Xdemvy) was approved by the FDA in July, making it the first and only approved treatment for Demodex blepharitis.

A review of Demodex mites.

According to Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% is the first approved therapeutic for Demodex blepharitis, and has demonstrated efficacy across multiple clinical measures of disease.

Horizon Therapeutics announced the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved TEPEZZA as the first and only medicine approved in Brazil for treatment of thyroid eye disease.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, shares insights from her AOA 2023 presentation on Demodex diaries.