Objective:
To investigate the association between eyelash extensions and ocular health issues in young women.
Approach:
- Study Design: Surveyed 345 women aged 16–28 years regarding their use of eyelash extensions and associated symptoms.
- Meibography Assessment: Assessed meibomian gland function in participants who had undergone eyelash extension procedures.
- Microscopic Analysis: Examined eyelash samples for Demodex folliculorum mites and associated inflammation.
Key Findings:
- 47.6% of eyelash extension users reported discomfort, redness, tearing, or itching.
- 85% of women with at least 10 eyelash extension procedures showed signs of meibomian gland dysfunction.
- D. folliculorum mites were detected in 24 out of 25 eyelash samples, with signs of inflammation in 18 participants.
Limitations:
- The study was small and lacked a control group of women who had never used eyelash extensions.
- Larger comparative studies are needed to establish definitive relationships.
Sources:
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