Planting false eyelashes may have certain potential harms to the eyes, which are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
- Allergy to Glue: The glue used in planting false eyelashes often contains chemical substances such as cyanoacrylate. Many people are allergic to these substances. After use, symptoms such as eyelid redness, swelling, itching, and burning may occur. In severe cases, blisters and erosion may appear on the eyelids, and allergic conjunctivitis may also be triggered, causing eye congestion, tearing, and foreign body sensation.
- Allergy to Eyelashes: Some false eyelashes are made of synthetic materials or animal hair. The surface of these materials may carry some allergens. If the skin of the eye area is in direct contact with these allergens, an allergic reaction may also be induced.
- Bacterial Infection: During the process of planting false eyelashes, if the tools are not sterilized properly or the operating environment is not clean, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens may be brought into the eye area, resulting in infections such as conjunctivitis and keratitis. Infected eyes may experience symptoms such as redness, pain, increased secretions, and decreased vision.
- Folliculitis: The roots of the eyelashes are in close contact with the hair follicles. If the false eyelashes are planted too deeply or the glue enters the hair follicles, it may block the hair follicles and cause folliculitis. The eyelid margin will be red, swollen and painful, and in severe cases, abscesses may form.
- Eyelash Shedding: The glue used to plant false eyelashes has strong adhesiveness. When removing the false eyelashes, it is easy to bring along the natural eyelashes, resulting in eyelash shedding. Frequent planting and removal of false eyelashes can cause damage to the hair follicles of the natural eyelashes, making the eyelashes thinner and sparser.
- Eyelash Deformation: The weight and tension of the false eyelashes may cause the natural eyelashes to be deformed and bent for a long time, affecting the natural growth direction and shape of the eyelashes. In severe cases, the growth cycle of the eyelashes may be disrupted and the normal metabolism of the eyelashes may be affected.
- Foreign Body Sensation: If the false eyelashes are not planted properly or are of poor quality, they may rub against the eyeball, causing a foreign body sensation in the eyes, making the eyes feel uncomfortable and itchy. In severe cases, it may affect vision and eye movement.
- Affecting Tear Film Stability: The presence of false eyelashes may affect the normal distribution and evaporation of the tear film on the surface of the eye, resulting in unstable tear film and dry eyes. Symptoms such as eye dryness, burning and pain will occur, which will also have a negative impact on eye health in the long run.
