Doctor: Millions of people have eyelash mites and don't even know it

COLUMBUS, Ohio - If you've never heard of eyelash mites you're not alone. However, doctors say millions of people have them but don't even know it.Eyelash mites, also known as Demodex Mites, are microscopic parasites that live along the base and lid of eyelashes. Dr. Alice Epitropoulos, with Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants, said eyelash mites are incredibly common. They're passed from person to person and they feed on the mucus and oils that people tend to secrete from pores. They like fac