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Eye Lash Extensions
The Good , Bad and the Ugly

Side effects of extensions

'The reason as an eye doctor that I am concerned about eye lash extensions, is the dry eyes and irritation I am seeing more often now at my Dry Eye Clinic' -Cheryl Lee 

The glues used to adhere eyelash extensions to your lashes include chemicals and ingredients that may be irritating or harmful. If you have a reaction to a chemical used during the process, you may experience side effects within two to three days. 

These side effects include:

  • bloodshot eyes

  • burning

  • itching

  • pain 

  • rash

  • redness and inflammation of the eye or eyelid

  • swelling, which can be severe

Some ingredients commonly found in eyelash extension adhesives include:

Some ingredients found in eyelash extension removers include:

  • formaldehyde

  • propylene glycol

  • geraniol

Other concerns

 

  1. Application process -sharp tools used can cause corneal scratch 

  2. Glue adhesive -contact dermatitis and allegies 

  3. Lash fall out over time -imagine you could end up with fewer lashes that when you started 

  4. Masks other reasons for itchy eye lids like dermodex, blepharitis 

  5. Dry eyes -change of length  causes like a wind tunnel effect and increases evaporation of tears. 

       Weight of the lash extension changes the way we blink. Complete blink Is important in maintaining a tear film. 

As lovely as they are, eyelash extensions are not for everyone. If you have certain medical conditions, or allergies, there are other options optimising your natural lashes so they are longer and fuller. 

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