I have been wearing lash extensions for four years. About six months ago, my eyes started bothering me. I didn't think too much of it until I saw my opthamologist yesterday. She said the pours in my eyelids were clogged and she diagnosed me with blepharitis. I asked if I should have my lashes removed and she said yes, it's a start. Has anyone else developed blepharitis after wearing lash extensions? The woman who does my lashes is extremely professional and is considered the best in my area. I'm hoping I can remove my lashes for a month or so, develop a regime that clears things up, then go back to having lashes. I appreciate any feedback.
That is the exact same thing that happened to me. I've been continuously wearing lash extensions for 5 years. This past year, I got blepharitis. I took my lashes off. However, I tried a few times to get them put back on but my bleph flares up really bad. I can't even wear eye makeup now without it flaring up. I'm so bummed
I'm nervous the same thing will happen to me. I keep reading it's a chronic condition. Can't figure out where/why it started. I'll let you know how it goes. Curious if anyone else has had a similar experience.
I don’t know about eyelash extensions but as a Blepharitis sufferer I know that you need to keep your eyelids completely clean and shouldn’t even wear makeup or contacts until you get it under control. I know it’s hard enough without feeling like you don’t look your best.
How long did yours take to get under control? I'm sure there's no hard and fast rule... Just curious if it's days/weeks/months? Thank you!
After 7 months I’m still under a doctor's care. Started taking Xiidra which has been out for about two years. Also doxycycline to stop eyelid swelling . My biggest problem was constant tearing and that has stopped. It is a long process and I think everyone’s situation is different. I think my ocular rosacea started my problems.
well i have one question, why place yourself in harms way. i am almost certain no one wold notice a difference if you were just yourself... seems logical to me. why suffer.
Dear Susan,
I think my Bleph was caused by using old mascara. I now buy a new one each month. I was able to kill it by using Wet Ones from the US. I have said before the ones in the Red Box but the formula seems to have changed so I looked and the yellow box is the one that is similar to the original that used.
Mine was a itching on the eyelashes. It seems to be a Staph infection. The wipes killed it for me but it did take over 3 months. The last two months it was only 2 times a day.
Jill, who has posted on this site, used the wipes and her lashes grew back. She had Bleph for 20 years.
Someone who does lashes can transfer Bleph from one person to another if not careful.
I did use mascara and makeup but it involved throw away wands and new makeup. If you want that info let me know.
Hope this helps,
Lynda79
Susan,
First I don't understand:lash extensions is the same as falsies, that is fake lashes that are worn on the top of our natural lashes?
I am working right now on falsies. I have worn them at home just to check how I will feel with my bleh-s.
Seems like they don't bother me. But I will wear them only for a couple of hours anyway.
Your doctor told you to remove eyelashes. I have read so MANY inputs on this site but never heard about removing lashes. They might not grow back. I would never do it. There are many ways to manage bleh-s.
Its not curable but could be managed. Stay on this site you will learn a lot.
My understanding is that bleph is a condition and not infectious. Mine started after a makeover and took 18 months to control. Who told you it can be transferred?
Susan, regarding wearing lash extensions causing bleph, I imagine the glue has blocked the pores over time impairing their function? I hope you get your condition under control in time. Bleph is different for each one of us. I rarely wear eye makeup now and I miss it especially in the winter. Hygiene is the key and I have a rigid regime which I cannot deviate from without bleph quickly kicking off. Heat treatment twice a day, tea tree eye wipes (wet ones worked for a while then irritated my eyes) and eye drops for dry eyes. I also take fexofenedine once a day. Recently I think my eyes swelled and we’re unc because we had some walls skimmed in our house, were decorating and I think my eyes reacted to the dust. Windy weather can affect my eyes too. I can also be sensitive to light. All the reactions are indiscriminate so I’ve just learned to live with it.
as for not looking my best....perspective changes. I’m grateful to be walking around with normal looking eyes and feel good when I am. When I see women and girls wearing very heavy make up and false eyelashes/extensions I can only imagine the difficulty their eyes are having trying to fight the foreigners bodies and bacteria. Good luck Susan with your bleph. I hope your condition eases very soon.
hi Rita, I think the doctor meant the lash extensions should be removed along with the glue adhering the lash as the pores were blocked. That’s how I read it. Is that right Susan?
I have worn eyelash extensions for the past four years. They are 2-3 lashes that are adhered to my natural lashes by glue. Must be professionally done. Must also be professionally removed.
Exactly. I'm surprised my eyes don't feel better. I had the lashes taken off four days ago. I'm all in on using heat, tea-tree cleaner, and eye drops. I see my eye doctor this week. I hope there are prescription drops or orals that can help my eyes calm down. And, that said, I think my ble- is pretty light. We shall see. Thanks for the note.
Thank you for the tips. Question: I have fairly expensive eye shadows. Is there a way of cleaning them (they're powder). I'll also use disposable eyelash wands with mascara. All great ideas and greatly appreciated. If I must delete everything I have now, I'll do it. Thank you and I'd appreciate learning more about how you used makeup.
HI Susan, there is no rhyme nor reason why bleph starts for some people and it’s a waste of time trying to think of the how/whys etc. I know I’ve spent a lot of time coming to terms with the fact that I have bleph and stuck with it. It’s not terminal and I’ve got mine under control at the moment though it’ll bubble up for no reason sometimes. Over the years I’ve developed an arsenal of options to use under different circumstances. In time you will too so take heart. All the best, Pamela
HI , sadly, any my am maje up that as been used before with contaminated brushes must be discarded. When you feel the time I see right but reasonably priced hypoallergenic makeup, disposable mascara wands and eyeshadow applicators. Once the wand and eyeshadow applicators have been in contact with your eyes they should be discarded. X
Good to know. I'm going to discard all of my makeup and makeup applicators. There's no way to clean the brushes? I'll look into all of it. I do think the makeup needs to go. (Fall cleaning.) It'll be a good exercise in getting rid of a lot of stuff I don't use. Thank you!
I use a cream eyeshadow and apply it with my finger, staying away from my the border of my eyelashes. I wash my hands after each eye. This way there is nothing to throw out. But most days I stay away from eye makeup.
Where do you find disposable eyelash wands? I haven’t seen any. I live in New Jersey.
I got a batch on the internet