Demodex mites Demodex mites, also known as eyelash mites, are tiny creatures that live around the base of your eyelashes. They are very small and cannot be seen without a microscope.

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Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.

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The Demodex mite is a ubiquitous microscopic ectoparasite that colonises the pilosebaceous units on human skin, notably the eyelids, where it may contribute to conditions such as blepharitis and ...

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USDA blames virus spreading mite for 60% loss of bee colonies, among other stressors. About 80% of food crops in U.S. relies on pollination by bees.

Watch CBS News 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.

Those mites made headlines after hundreds of bites were reported in Pittsburg, Kan., and Lincoln, Neb. Florida entomologist Cal Wellbourn later identified the genus and species as Pyemotes herfsi.