A Chinese woman had more than 100 parasites living in her eyes, and she only got treatment after complaining about “itchy eyes,” according to a report.
Doctors asked her a few questions, and they revealed that she had used the same pillowcase since 2012.
She had been treating the symptoms with over-the-counter eye drop medication.
However, the problem only got worse. She was left with a crusty residue on her eyelashes, and her eyelids got stuck together.
Doctors were then shocked to find that there were more than 100 eyelash mites were found on her lids, according to MailOnline, noting that one eyelash follicle had more than 10 mites on it.
Ms. Xu was diagnosed with blepharitis and conjunctivitis.
Doctors said she made a recovery after the treatment.
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According to Norman Herskovich, an optometrist at Elite Family Eye Care, in Fort Lauderdale, the mites are most active while people sleep.
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