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Did You Know? • Over 75% of patients over age 45 test Demodex-positive 1 • Over 40% of blepharitis patients test Demodex-positive 1 30-fold higher count of Demodex mites in patients with cylindrical dandruff (CD) than without CD. 2 • Strong correlation between the number of Demodex and the severity of ocular discomfort. 3 References: 1. Inceboz T, Yaman A, Over L, et al. Diagnois and Treatment of Demodectic Blepharitis. Turk Society for Parasitology. 2009 33(1):32-36. 2. Gao Y-Y,Di Pascuale MA,Li W,et al. High prevalence of ocular demodex in lashes with cylindrical dandruffs. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2005;46:3089-3094. 3. Lee SH, Chun YS, Kim JH, et al. The Relationship between Demodex and Ocualr Surface Discomfort. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010;51:2906-2911. 4. Liu J, Sheha H, Tseng SC. Pathogenic role of Demodex mites in blepharitis. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Oct;10(5):505-10. DEMODEX INFESTATION Requires Fast, Aggressive Action How to Identify Demodex Mites 4 : 1. Clinical History: Blepharitis, conjunctivitis or keratitis in adult patients or blepharoconjunctivitis or recurrent chalazia in young patients who are refractory to conventional treatments, or when there is madarosis or recurrent trichiasis. 2. Slit-lamp Examination: Identification of CD at the root of lashes. 3. Microscopic Confirmation: Detection of Demodex eggs, larvae and adult mites on epilated lashes. O US T Patient Take Home Treatment As an ongoing maintenance regimen, patients should use: Starter Kit Includes © 2015 OCuSOFT, Inc., Rosenberg, TX 77471 For more information, call (800) 233-5469 or visit www.ocusoft.com #800-6-51 R01/15 1 Box Oust Demodex ® Swabstix 12 ct. 1 Box OCuSOFT ® Lid Scrub ® PLUS Swabstix 12 ct. 1 Box Disposable Tweezers 12 ct. 1 Box Gutierrez BlephBrush 12 ct. 1 Box Saline Wipes 24 ct. Introductory Price $139.95 Regular Price $159.95 O US T CLEANSER Demodex patients should complement in-office treatment with Oust Demodex ® Cleanser until ocular conditions improve. Oust Demodex ® Cleanser is an extra strength foaming cleanser with tea tree oil that effectively relieves irritation from the eyelashes, eyelids, brow and face and aids in the removal of adult Demodex mites and their offspring when used daily. It also contains a moisturizer and preservative blend that offers anti-bacterial properties. Item Number: 730-2-40 Quantity: 50 mL Price: $10.95 A follow-up appointment should be scheduled. ORDER NOW!

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Did You Know?• Over 75% of patients over age 45 test Demodex-positive1

• Over 40% of blepharitis patients test Demodex-positive1

• 30-fold higher count of Demodex mites in patients with cylindrical dandruff (CD) than without CD.2

• Strong correlation between the number of Demodex and the severity of ocular discomfort.3

References: 1. Inceboz T, Yaman A, Over L, et al. Diagnois and Treatment of Demodectic Blepharitis. Turk Society for Parasitology. 2009 33(1):32-36. 2. Gao Y-Y,Di Pascuale MA,Li W,et al. High prevalence of ocular demodex in lashes with cylindrical dandruffs. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2005;46:3089-3094. 3. Lee SH, Chun YS, Kim JH, et al. The Relationship between Demodex and Ocualr Surface Discomfort.Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010;51:2906-2911. 4. Liu J, Sheha H, Tseng SC. Pathogenic role of Demodex mites in blepharitis. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Oct;10(5):505-10.

DEMODEX INFESTATION Requires Fast, Aggressive Action

How to Identify Demodex Mites4:1. Clinical History: Blepharitis, conjunctivitis or keratitis in adult

patients or blepharoconjunctivitis or recurrent chalazia in youngpatients who are refractory to conventional treatments, or when thereis madarosis or recurrent trichiasis.

2. Slit-lamp Examination: Identification of CD at the root of lashes.3. Microscopic Confirmation: Detection of Demodex eggs, larvae and

adult mites on epilated lashes.

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Patient Take Home Treatment

As an ongoing maintenance regimen, patients should use:

Starter Kit Includes

© 2015 OCuSOFT, Inc., Rosenberg, TX 77471

For more information, call (800) 233-5469 or visit www.ocusoft.com

#800-6-51 R01/15

1 Box Oust™ Demodex® Swabstix™ 12 ct.

1 Box OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™ 12 ct.

1 Box Disposable Tweezers 12 ct.

1 Box Gutierrez BlephBrush™ 12 ct.

1 Box Saline Wipes 24 ct.

Introductory Price

$139.95Regular Price

$159.95

OusT™ CLEANsER

Demodex patients should complement in-office treatment with Oust™ Demodex® Cleanser until ocular conditions improve. Oust™ Demodex® Cleanser is an extra strength foaming cleanser with tea tree oil that effectively relieves irritation from the eyelashes, eyelids, brow and face and aids in the removal of adult Demodex mites and their offspring when used daily. It also contains a moisturizer and preservative blend that offers anti-bacterial properties.

Item Number:

730-2-40

Quantity:

50 mL

Price:

$10.95

A follow-up appointment should be scheduled.

ORDER NOW!

Oust™ Demodex® Swabstix™ OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™

Utilizing a unique blend of all natural oils including tea tree oil, sea buckthorn and coconut oil, Oust™ Demodex® Swabstix™ aid in the removal of adult Demodex mites and their offspring when used on the skin and skin structures surrounding the eye. The combination solution and applicator in one provides convenient and easy use. Dispose of after use.

An extra strength eyelid cleanser that effectively relieves irri-tation by removing oil, debris, pollen and other contaminants from the eyelids and eyelashes. The combination solution and applicator in one provides convenient and easy use. Dispose of after use.

Gutierrez BlephBrush™ Tweezers

A double-ended brush used to remove scurf and debris from the eyelids and eyelashes.

Disposable, cone tipped plastic tweezers used to remove scurf and debris from the eyelids and eyelashes.

Saline Wipes OCuSOFT® Eye Wash

For general use around the eye. An ophthalmic solution used to irrigate or flush a foreign body from the eye.

Item Number:730-2-27

Quantity:12 Single-Use Swabstix™

Price:$39.95

Item Number:760-0-04

Quantity:24/Box

Price:$6.25

Item Number:750-7-30

Quantity:12/Box

Price:$59.95

Item Number:743-1-74

Quantity:12/Box

Price:$14.25

Item Number:730-2-26

Quantity:12 Single-Use Swabstix™

Price:$29.95

Item Number:756-5-58

Quantity:4 oz

Price:$2.95

In-Office ProcedureIn-Office Tools

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Open OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™ with handle side up. With the Swabstix™ still in the package, press firmly on handle tip to saturate the foam tip.

Important: Do not bend handle to try to break plastic. Pinch handle and listen for the pop.

Cleanse eyebrows, closed eyelids and eyelashes using OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™.

Remove debris from the eyebrow, closed eyelid and eyelashes using the Gutierrez BlephBrush™ and/or disposable tweezers.

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

Remove OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™ solution by rinsing the eye area with OCuSOFT® Eye Wash or saline wipes.

Open Oust™ Demodex® Swabstix™ with handle side up. With the Swabstix™ still in the package, press firmly on handle tip to saturate the foam tip.

Important: Do not bend handle to try to break plastic. Pinch handle and listen for the pop.

With patients eyes closed, gently apply to the eyebrows, eyelids and eyelashes.

AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EYE OR STINGING/BURNING MAY RESULT.

Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

Remove Oust™ Demodex® Swabstix™ solution by rinsing the eye area with OCuSOFT® Eye Wash or saline wipes.

Again cleanse eyebrows, eyelids and eyelashes using an OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub® PLUS Swabstix™. Leave on.

Repeat entire procedure with clean Swabstix™ on the other eye. A follow-up appointment should be scheduled.

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