https://inews.co.uk/news/science/disgusting-reason-you-must-wash-sheets-60c-3720779

Demodex blepharitis is caused by dust mites that infest the eyelash follicles, where they cause damage via mechanical, chemical, and bacterial mechanisms.

Mite infestation contributes to the formation of cylindrical, sleeve-like coatings at the base of the eyelashes. These collarettes are composed of partially digested epithelial cells, mite waste (faeces), and eggs. The cylinders at the base of the eyelashes are considered to be the diagnostic sign of Demodex blepharitis.

It is becoming commoner due to people doing low temperature washing and also we are an ageing population.

Contact lens wearers are especially at risk of increased Demodex infestation and Demodex has been shown to be a reason for having to stop contact lens wearing.

The video on “Femtosecond laser intrastromal arcs for correction of astigmatism” is available to watch on the ESCRS video player below

Moorfields Eye Hospital was pleased to announce that the new outpatient centre at Moorfields Private opened in June 2016 at 9-11 Bath Street, London. This new facility was created to improve consulting, diagnostic and treatment facilities. Mr Stevens’ private outpatient clinics which were previously based at the Arthur Steele Unit on City Road have now moved to this location. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new centre.

At the recent American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) meeting held in New Orleans, Mr Stevens presented his new technique for visualising the cornea using circular polarised light, revealing structures previously invisible during clinical examination. This paper won the "best paper of session" award. Mr Stevens' other paper presented by his Resident Dr Alexandra Manta of an improved technique for corneal cross-linking also won the "best paper of session" award.

Mr Stevens' also presented a video about correcting astigmatism and this also won an award at this meeting.