Path to Healthy Long Lashes
Bridgitte Shen Lee, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FEAOO
Practice Co-Owner @Vision Optique | Director for Clinical Research @Ocular Aesthetics | Owner @iTravelCE
KPRC2 Health Story Link: Eyelash Extension Warning
The promise of having long, luscious lashes upon awakening without spending extra time and energy sounds very alluring, however, eyelash extensions can cause harm to eye health (lids and lashes included) if proper care and cleaning is not done.
The old adage, “Beauty is pain,” certainly applies in this scenario. Bacteria, mites, and stray makeup stuck on the lashes can cause ocular irritation and damage to the meibomian glands. The meibomian glands store and secrete oil, protecting the tear film and the eyes. Like pores on the face, these glands can become clogged or blocked. If they remain blocked for a long period of time, the glands begin to deteriorate and cease to produce meibum (oil). This results in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and can lead to Dry Eye Disease.
Use the link above for the KPRC2 story on this topic. Thank you @KPRC and Haley Hernandez for bringing awareness to this increasing eye health issue. Please see your local optometrist if you experience any of the following symptoms:
-itchy eyelids: #demodex eyelash mites
-burning & watery eyes: #dryeye #meibomianglanddysfunction
-sticky & red eyelids and discharge: #blepharitis
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