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Demodex Blepharitis sufferer
How long can you keep your eyes open without blinking? If you struggle to refrain from blinking for more than 10 seconds you could be suffering from dry eye disease or blepharitis.
If your eyes feel, or look like any of the following on a regular basis, consider seeking a proper diagnosis so you can get the appropriate treatment and relief:
| FEELING | APPEARANCE |
| Tired | Generalised pinkness/redness |
| Sore/painful | Watery |
| Hot/burning | Frequent blinking |
| Gritty | 'Dandruff' or crustiness on eyelashes or eyelids |
| Irritable | Oily/slimy eyelashes |
| Foreign body sensation | Eyelashes pointing in the wrong direction |
| Itching | Eyelashes breaking or dropping out |
| Sensitivity to light | Swollen/puffy eyelids |
| Variable vision | Notches along the edge of your eyelids |
References
Wolffsohn, J.S., Craig, J.P., Vidal-Rohr, M., et al. Blink Test enhances ability to screen for dry eye disease. Elsevier. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/96wmfxcj (Accessed: 3 October 2023).
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