The effects of eyelash extensions on the ocular surface

Han, Jiaxin; Xie, Zihong; Zhu, Xingwei; Ruan, Wanting; Lin, Meng; Xu, Zhiqiang; Miao, Lijie; Zhong, Junyang; Lu, Fan; Hu, Liang

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2023.102109

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“…In this study, it was shown that only 16% (n=64) of the participants had any side effects before fixing eyelash extensions, while 54% (n=216) of the participants had experienced one or more side effects during/after artificial eyelash wear. This confirms the findings by Han et al who concluded that eyelash extensions had deleterious effects on the ocular surface [8]. The results from Table 2 show that most of the common side effects experienced were itching (n=152, 38%), lashes pulling out (n=144, 36%), heavy eyelids (n=136, 34%), and red eyes (n=136, 34%).…”

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Ocular Side Effects of Eyelash Extension Use Among Female Students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Idu,

Efosa,

Mutali

2024

Cureus

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Introduction Eyelash extensions have become a trendy cosmetic procedure, especially among young female students at various universities. This study assessed the relationship between the usage pattern of eyelash extensions and the ocular side effects arising from eyelash extension use. Methods The study was conducted using 400 female undergraduate students at the University of Benin with an age range of 15-30 years and a mean age of 22.50 ± 3.79 years. This observational cross-sectional study was conducted by evaluating the usage pattern of eyelash extensions, ocular side effects, and the relationship between them. Data obtained from the participants were processed using the Pearson correlation analysis in the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) (version 22.0; IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Armonk, NY) software. Results The results showed that only 16% (n = 64) of the participants had any side effects before fixing eyelash extensions, while 54% (n=216) of the participants had experienced one or more side effects during/after artificial eyelash wear. The most common side effects experienced were itching (n=152, 38%), lashes pulling out (n=144, 36%), heavy eyelids (n=136, 34%), and red eyes (n=136, 34%). Other ocular side effects were grittiness/foreign body sensation (n=128, 32%), tearing (n=96, 24%), burning sensation (n=96, 24%), pain on the eyelids (n=88, 22%), misdirected lashes (n=40,10%), eyelids swelling (n=24, 6%), a boil on eyelids (n=16, 4%), and discharge (n=8, 2%). Moreover, the result showed statistically significant correlation between the usage pattern and the ocular side effects such as pain (r=0.22), itching (r=0.23), tearing (r=0.21), burning sensation (r=0.17), a boil on the eyelids (r=0.21), heavy eyelids (r=0.16), misdirected lashes (r=0.22), red eyes (r=0.15), lashes pulling out (r=0.12), eyelids swelling (r=0.18), grittiness (r=0.10), and discharge (r=0.10) (p<0.05). Conclusions It is concluded that there is a relationship between the usage pattern of eyelash extensions and the ocular side effects. Adequate and proper attention should be paid to this ever-growing cosmetic procedure's potential visual health risks.

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confidence: 87%

Ocular Side Effects of Eyelash Extension Use Among Female Students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Idu,

Efosa,

Mutali

2024

Cureus

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“…In fact, a recent, elegant study by Han et al has demonstrated a similar effect but in prospect of a follow-up after EEs application. The authors observed the dynamics of OSDI, conjunctival vascular density, tear meniscus height (TMH), noninvasive TBUT, bulbar redness, meibography, lipid layer thickness and corneal staining only for the right eyes [ 18 ]. All tests were performed 1 h, 1 day, 1 week and 1 month after EEs application.…”

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“…In fact, a peer literature search finds only 18 references containing the keywords “eyelash extensions”. They can be grouped as follows: local complications related to EEs, including keratitis [ 5 , 8 ]; local and systemic allergic reactions related to the glue [ 3 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]; epidemiology and habitual tendencies [ 1 , 6 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]; miscellaneous [ 20 , 21 ]. …”

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“…There are some studies in the USA, Africa (Nigeria and Ghana) and Asia (Japan and China), which demonstrate the side effects and significant complications related to EEs [ 1 , 18 , 19 ]. A recent report on EEs used by female students in Nigeria highlighted 73.3% complications, including itching (45.8%), redness (45.5%), pain (43.9%) and heavy eyelids (41.6%) [ 17 ].…”

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“…This limited information was the main drive to look in a controlled manner to correlate dry eye findings with EE usage. As there was a prior attempt to look for signs of ocular surface damage 1 h, 1 week and 1 month after EEs, we decided to evaluate the benefits after EEs were removed [ 18 ].…”

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Beauty versus Health—How Eyelash Extensions May Affect Dry Eye Disease?

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Grupchev,

Usheva

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JCM

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Background: Eyelash extensions (EEs) are among the most popular cosmetic procedures today. There is no prospective study demonstrating how this procedure affects the ocular surface and eye dryness in particular. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of EEs removal on dry eye symptoms and signs. Materials and Methods: The subjects were prospectively recruited from routine clinical examinations for dry eye complaints. Only subjects with an OSDI score above 31 were included in the study. The subjects also planned to have the EEs removed and agreed to abstain from makeup use and new cosmetic procedures for 4 weeks. The presence of dry eye was evaluated by an OSDI questionnaire, and objectively by tear breakup time (TBUT), staining (Oxford scale) and blinking intervals. All tests for dry eye were performed at baseline and 4 weeks after EEs removal. Results: The mean age of our patients, all female, was 28 years. The size and type of EEs was diverse. The decision process was mainly based on appearance and models. None of the subjects had any health conditions. The mean result from the score from the OSDI questionnaire at the baseline was 33.4 and improved to 26.7 points 4 weeks after EEs removal. Objectively, the mean TBUT increased from 11.25 to 13.96 s. For the same period, the blinks increased by two per minute, and the staining was reduced by 1.0 grade. Conclusions: Removal of EEs improves the symptoms and the objective signs of dry eye. The most popular beauty procedure regarding eyelashes might not be innocuous to eye health.

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The effects of eyelash extensions on the ocular surface

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Ocular Side Effects of Eyelash Extension Use Among Female Students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Ocular Side Effects of Eyelash Extension Use Among Female Students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Beauty versus Health—How Eyelash Extensions May Affect Dry Eye Disease?

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