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How can eyelashes damage my eyes?
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Ingrowth can scratch: If eyelashes are ingrown (trichiasis), they can scratch the corneas, causing damage. Epilation is only temporary. Electrolysis is effective 75% of the time with 1 treatment, and nearly 100% with multiple treatments.
Answered 12/11/2012
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Infection: The ingrown eyelash can constantly scratch the eye making it susceptible to infection in that area. The chronic scratching can also cause scaring of the cornea, affecting the vision.
Answered 12/9/2013
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