What is blepharitis?
The condition typically affects the entire margins or edges of the eyelid, according to Singhealth. There is swelling, crusting, an oily build-up, pain, blurred vision and excessive tearing, among other symptoms.
“We normally advise lid hygiene with eyelid cleansers, lubricants as first-line treatments and then maybe, mild topical steroids and oral antibiotics in more severe cases,” said Dr Chung. “Lipiflow (a heat-based system that applies pressure on the eyelids) or IPL are also options but one should speak to an ophthalmologist to determine what would be more suitable.”
Do we need to take a break from falsies from time to time?
At Browhaus, they advise that you let your natural lashes rest for a couple of weeks in between the removal and application of a new set of lashes.
“There is no recommended period of abstinence,” said Dr Chung. In general, one shouldn’t be doing eyelash extension touch-ups multiple times a month,” she reiterated.
But if you’re constantly grappling with eye infections such as styes or have a history of chronic blepharitis, you “should probably stay off semi-permanent eyelash extensions to avoid aggravating the situation”, advised Dr Chung. “Or use temporary, stick-on eyelashes.”
2. EYELINER
If you thought the earlier video was gross, here’s another to remind you about the potential risk of lining your waterline, or the inner rim of your top or bottom eyelid.
