July 11, 2025 at 4:48 pm

An Optometrist Warned Against Demodex Mites That He Finds On Patients’ Eyelashes

by Matthew Gilligan

an optometrist at work

TikTok/@dr.vladnovak

I’ve never heard of something like this before and, quite frankly, I wish I never would have!

An optometrist in New York named Vlad posted a video on TikTok and gave viewers a heads-up about something that they need to be aware of when it comes to taking care of their eyes.

an optometrist in his office

TikTok/@dr.vladnovak

Vlad’s video is clearly a skit, but he’s talking about something that folks need to be aware of.

The text overlay on the video reads, “POV: You just had lunch and your patient’s eyelashes are infested with demodex mites, but you have to act professional.”

a doctor in his office

TikTok/@dr.vladnovak

In the caption, the doctor wrote, “Make sure you DO NOT share mascara with your besties.”

That’s good advice!

a doctor raising his glasses

TikTok/@dr.vladnovak

Check out the video.

@dr.vladnovak

Make sure you DO NOT share mascara with your besties #drnovak #fyp #brooklyn #eyelashmites

♬ original sound – Aaron💕

Here’s what folks had to say on TikTok.

This individual was shocked.

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Another TikTokker shared their thoughts.

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And this individual spoke up.

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Well, that was unexpected!

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