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The Doctors welcome optometrist Dr. Brittani Carver-Schemper to detail the makeup mishaps that could be putting your eyesight in danger.
She shares in the upper and lower portion of the eyelid there are specialized oil glands that are important in the health of our tears. The optometrist explains they can become clogged when makeup is applied to the waterline of the lid.
Some common symptoms of clogged eye glands could be tearing, blurred vision, dry eyes, and a gritty feeling.
Dr. Carver-Schemper warns if someone leaves an eye gland clogged, they can stop functioning, then the gland will begin to atrophy and once they become damaged it cannot be regrown. This could lead to severe dry eye syndrome and blurred vision, the optometrist notes.
Despite eyeliner on the waterline of the eye being touted in makeup tutorials, Dr. Carver-Schempert says, "Applying the eyeliner to that particular area is causing damage to our eyes. We may not feel it at that moment, but with long-term use, we can have a lot of dry eye symptoms."
To help with this issue, the optometrist suggests using tea-tree oil makeup remover products to help practice good lid hygiene. "Be sure that we're really getting at that lash line upper and lower," she says, explaining many people forget to wash that area of the eye.
The optometrist also warns against using water-proof mascara especially if you are over 50 years of age, due to it being more difficult to remove at the end of the day.
Some highly-rated tea tree oil makeup removers that can help you practice good lid hygiene include:
Visual Advantage Premium Eyelid Wipes With Tea Tree Oil
Visual Advantage Premium Eyelid Wipes With Tea Tree Oil
We Love Eyes: Tea Tree Eyelid Foaming Cleanser
We Love Eyes: Tea Tree Eyelid Foaming Cleanser
EYEECO Gentle Formula Tea Tree Eyelid and Facial Cleanser
EYEECO Gentle Formula Tea Tree Eyelid and Facial Cleanser
As always, be sure to check the product's directions and label before using it.
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