Waking up with some gunk in your eyes is usually nothing to worry about. The scientific name for this crust is rheum, and it forms when oil and other debris collect on your eyelids during sleep. But ...

If you’ve ever woken up with red, itchy, or crusty eyes, you’re not alone. You may be among the estimated 15–20 million Americans affected by Demodex blepharitis, a condition that’s often ...

When you wake up in the morning, you should be able to open your eyes. That’s the bare minimum of having eyes, really. Unfortunately, if you have blepharitis, your eyes can act up in such a way that ...

Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25%) is a medicine designed to treat Demodex blepharitis, a common but often overlooked eye condition caused by microscopic insects called Demodex mites on the ...

Sleep crust, also called eye gunk or rheum, is a mix of mucus, tears, and skin cells that builds up overnight when you stop blinking. It is common, especially during allergy seasons. Extra crust can ...

AJMC ®: In your opinion, why are there no formal guidelines for Demodex blepharitis? MATOSSIAN: Ophthalmologists and other eye care providers have known about Demodex blepharitis for a very long time.