A 25-year-old female asked:
can i wear eye make up with mild blepharitis?
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Dr. Douglas Liva answered
39 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: just don't cover the edge of the lid with makeup so you don't cover the oil gland ducts and disrupt your tearfilm
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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