The Risks of Wearing False Eyelashes
You may use them to capture attention from across the room, but did you know that fake eyelashes can wreak havoc in the form of sore eyes, allergic reactions, and in some cases, more serious eye problems. The bottom line? Ditch the fake lashes and heed your eye doctor’s warnings.
In order to understand why they’re a bad idea, you need to understand the purpose of natural lashes. In general, they are designed to reduce airflow into your eyes, keep excess moisture at bay, and filter sunlight. Their curved shape and position are what helps protect your eyes from these external elements.
So, as you can see, eyelashes pack a mean punch in terms of protecting your eyes and ultimately your vision. False eyelashes can put your vision at risk. That’s because anytime you have a foreign object near your eye, there is the potential for something to go wrong. The most common problems associated with wearing fake eyelashes include: eye injuries and infections, allergic reactions, and damage to your natural lashes. In other words, don’t risk your eyesight for the sake of experimentation or vanity.
However, if you must sport this look, try to keep your eyes safe by:
- Limiting the amount of glue used
- Avoiding lashes with glitter or jewels
- Gently removing the lashes
- Cleaning the eyelid after removing the lashes
- Avoiding glue with formaldehyde
- Not sharing your lashes with others
Sometimes things go wrong, despite our best efforts to be prudent with our eye care. In the event you wear false lashes and experience an adverse reaction, be on the lookout for the following symptoms and seek care as soon as possible:
- Pain
- Redness
- Soreness
- Sensitivity to light
- Discharge
- Fever
- Blurred vision
- Swelling
Remember, we’re here to help you know how to protect your eyes while still looking and feeling your best. If you use false lashes and suspect something is wrong, make an appointment sooner rather than later. Your Midwest Eye Consultants doctor can address any concerns you might have regarding your beauty regimen.
My eyes were swelling the other days. I had to go to the doctor.
Im not using fake lashes anymore.
Trying eyelash extensions in 2 weeks. hope it works well.
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Tina, I’m glad our article could help you make your decision! Good luck.
Go with what god gave you. Or pluck yours out. Who needs glue. Go ahead and tweeze lol..geezz ladies..if god gave them to u flaunt them….as a wise man said…if it aint broke then why fix it dum dum
I am making an appointment rn Cz I have all those symptoms rn
I wore false lashes for 30+ years and never had any issues.
So true words. I used eyelash extensions. It was an epic fail. I ended up with about 10 extra lashes on each eye in random places and quickly began my quest for someone who could not only fix them but also up-keep them too. You should also know that I’m fake eyelash challenge in putting them on and often found in the past even while super carefully removing them they also remove some of my own lashes so fake is not an option for me. I have experienced a ton of make-up and cosmetic disappointments, so it’s super exciting to find a winner. Careprost is a miracle in a bottle! You can Google search for “HOTLASH247” ❤️ to find Careprost a waaay…cheaper. I applied careprost morning and night as directed for 5 weeks and already saw incredible results. They say it really shows around 3 months after. My lashes, now 2 more months later are significantly longer! Easily double the length of my before! They are like extensions or false lashes. I now apply once to twice a week to maintain and bought more today just before leaving this review, as it’s too fabulous to go without ever again! Note: I haven’t tried on my brows as the bare spots were micro-bladed before I got my hands on this product.
I suffer from alopecia and my eyes have been very irritated , itchy most of the time as I don’t have lashes to protect my eyes. Looking at wearing falsies as a possible protection . Any suggestions?
After wearing false eyelashes for a long time, my eyelashes were awful. Eyelash Boosting Serum of Dermalmd really thickened them up, and helped them grow. Was sceptical at first, but definitely worth buying. I haven’t worn false eyelashes since using this, and my eyelashes are thicker and fuller than ever.
I’m the same. I wear my false eyelashes 24/7. When they start to come off, I put them back on. I even sleep with them on. Once in a while my eyes might get a little ichy but that’s about all.
I used to make homemade vitaminised mascara years ago because coconut oil is vital for the eyelashes… but now when I’m always busy, I make sure to use only Cherish mascara with vitamin E and other nutritients 🙂 I know it won’t cause any allergy and nourish my eyelashes enough.
my eyes get extremely sensitive to light when i wear false lashes
So true! False eyelashes make lashes brittle and fall. To make our natural lash grow back, we can use a good lash serum like Lustrous Lashes to grow our lashes naturally.