Burn after eyelash extensions and other cases of eye burns

Eye burn after eyelash extensions occurs more and more often and the reason for this may be low-quality materials, cheap glue, or a craftsman without experience. In pursuit of beauty, many female representatives are unstoppable and want to experience all the gifts of modern cosmetology. Unfortunately, such experiments may not end as pleasantly as we would like. As a result, when we leave the salon, we do not get beautiful eyelashes, but a bunch of health problems.

Cause of burns to the mucous membrane of the eye after eyelash extensions

Eye inflammation after the procedure may occur due to natural causes. The extension lasts on average 2 hours and during this time it is possible that microtraumas of the eyelid caused by tools or glue that gets on the skin are possible. Redness that appears immediately after the procedure and lasts for some time is considered normal. Inflammation that does not go away within 24 hours and the appearance of a chemical burn to the eyes after eyelash extensions are considered a cause for concern. The reasons for this are:

• low-quality glue, or rather its evaporation. If you open your eye during the procedure or immediately after it, the adhesive vapors can burn the mucous membrane;
• no patches under the eyes during extensions;
• the presence of trauma to the skin of the eyelid or conjunctiva. Even a small drop of glue or its vapor, falling on a scratch, causes irritation;
• unprofessionalism of the master. Improper procedure almost always results in burns. Trust only those craftsmen who work in professional salons, have a certificate and use high-quality materials and tools;
• improper placement of artificial eyelashes or excessive pressure on the eye with an instrument.

If after extensions you feel that you have been injured, immediately notify the specialist and seek help from an ophthalmologist.

What undesirable consequences can occur after eyelash extensions?

Most often, burn injuries occur at work, where a person interacts with chemicals and high temperatures. But going to a beauty salon can also harm your eyesight. The burn from eyelash extensions is chemical in nature. Occurs due to exposure to vapors from the glue used. Less commonly, the cause of injury is direct contact of the chemical with the cornea or mucous membranes.

In addition, problems may arise in the following cases:

1. Protective patches do not fit properly or are poorly secured.
2. The eyelid was damaged while fixing the patch.
3. Movement of facial muscles due to conversation, active facial expressions.
4. Violation of technology - strong pressure with tweezers, poor quality glue, incorrect placement of eyelashes.
5. Tendency to allergies, photosensitivity, asthma.

The extension procedure should not be accompanied by itching and severe redness. But the skin of the eyelids is in contact with the master’s hands, patches, and eyelashes for a long time, so microtraumas are not excluded. Minor redness is allowed, which goes away after 30–60 minutes.

How and with what to treat - medications and traditional methods

Treatment of a chemical burn after eyelash extensions is complex, but not the most long-lasting: significant improvement is observed after a week. You can resort not only to medicinal methods, but also to folk remedies.

Drug treatment

If the chemical injury does not cause pain to the girl, but is characterized by slight redness in the eyelid area, you can get by with Solcoseryl gel. The remedy will get rid of symptoms in about two days.

For more serious consequences after the procedure, ophthalmologists recommend paying attention to the following drops:

• Sofradex;
• Levomecithin;
• Visine;
• Opatanol;
• Tsipromed;
• Oftadex;
• Maxidex;
• Sulfacyl sodium;
• Albucid;
• Montevisin;
• Dexamethasone;
• Visoptician.

If the eyes are red, you can use medications that help normalize the pressure inside the eyeball - Glauprost, Ganfort.

For complex treatment of second-degree eye burns, you must adhere to the following scheme:

1. Treat the affected area with antibacterial agents every two hours.
2. Levobunolol 0.5% is used if the pressure in the eyeball is high enough to cause discomfort.
3. Glucosteroids will help with inflammation.

If the ophthalmologist diagnoses a third or fourth degree burn, surgical intervention is required. Girls should make sure that the technician carefully removes eyelash extensions and glue residues.

When it is not possible to visit an ophthalmologist on the same day, you need to take antiallergic medications at home. It is not recommended to delay a visit to the doctor - at the first opportunity you should seek competent help. It is necessary to follow all recommendations regarding the frequency of use of drops and other medications.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies in the process of combating chemical burns after the extension procedure are quite effective.

Self-medication is not recommended . It is necessary to use folk remedies only after consultation with a professional. They won't hurt, but they may not be as effective.

There are several proven folk methods:

1. Tea compresses . Warm or even cool bags of green or black tea are one of the most popular remedies. They cope well with redness; compresses should be applied for 10 minutes twice a day.
2. Cucumber . Cucumber slices can be used not only as an effective mask for tightening the skin around the eyes. Cucumber juice will help cope with redness and inflammation of the mucous membrane. The compress is kept for 15 minutes twice a day.
3. Cereals . To prepare such a remedy, you need to pour boiling water over a small amount of oatmeal and then cool. The resulting mass is wrapped in a sterile gauze bandage and applied to the injured eye for five minutes.
4. Chamomile decoction. A decoction of medicinal chamomile is often used to wash the eyes. To prepare it, you need to place a teaspoon of the herb in an enamel bowl and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Then the infusion is cooled and carefully filtered. Cotton pads are dipped in the resulting liquid and applied to damaged eyes for 10-15 minutes. You need to repeat the compresses 2 times a day.
5. Houseplants .
   Natural aloe juice can be instilled into a damaged eye, and a leaf of this plant cut lengthwise can be applied as a medicinal compress - it relieves inflammation well. Not only aloe leaf pulp, but also crushed Kalanchoe works well against redness of the eyelids. Such procedures cost approximately 10 minutes. Traditional methods cannot cope with treatment on their own: their effectiveness is still less than that of medicines. They will help eliminate itching and redness and relieve some discomfort. Such prescriptions will become absolutely useless in the fourth degree - in this case, only the intervention of a doctor is necessary.

Prognosis and complications of burns to the ocular mucosa

With timely assistance, the painful symptoms disappear after a few days, and vision is completely restored. If you do not consult an ophthalmologist in time, serious complications may arise:

• change in the position of the edges of the eyelids;
• secondary post-burn glaucoma;
• post-burn cataract;
• decreased vision.

Irritating substances are included in all extension adhesives, regardless of the cost of the fixer.

A visit to an elite salon is not 100% insurance against the development of complications.

Possible complications

Without timely and proper treatment, an eye burn after eyelash extensions can lead to the development of the following complications:

• impaired mobility of the eyeball;
• thorn;
• thinning, perforation of the cornea;
• corneal ulcer;
• blepharitis;
• cataract, glaucoma;
• improper closure of the palpebral fissure;
• epithelial damage;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• decreased visual acuity;
• scarring of the conjunctiva.

The most severe complication of eye burns after eyelash extensions is blindness. Negative consequences can occur both immediately and some time after the injury.

What to do if you have an eye burn in the first minutes

If you experience any unpleasant symptoms during the procedure, you should immediately do the following:

1. Notify the master and interrupt the session.
2. Rinse eyes with cool water. It is advisable to use bottled or boiled chilled water.
3. Add sodium chloride solution. Repeat this manipulation every 1–2 minutes.
4. Use sunglasses.
5. Immediately after a chemical burn to the eyes, you should absolutely not use any eye ointments or drops.
6. It is forbidden to apply a pressure bandage.
7. If the pain is very severe, seek medical help and take a pain reliever (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol).

It is important to remove already fixed eyelashes, as they contain particles of glue that caused damage.

Symptoms

If eye hyperemia after the procedure occurs for natural reasons, then it does not cause severe discomfort and goes away on its own within a couple of hours. If your eye hurts after eyelash extensions, this may indicate a chemical burn, which is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:

• itching, burning;
• swelling of the eyelids;
• pain when moving the pupil;
• sensation of a foreign body in the eyes;
• increased sensitivity to light;
• inflammation of the mucous membrane;
• tearfulness.

If the first symptoms appeared during the eyelash extension process, you must inform the specialist about this and stop the cosmetic manipulations.

Drops for corneal burns

Early treatment is the key to a speedy recovery. The doctor will examine the fundus of the eye, measure intraocular pressure, assess the condition of the lens and cornea, and determine visual acuity. Treatment is carried out comprehensively:

• To eliminate pain from a burn to the cornea of ​​the eye, anesthetic drops are recommended.
• Chemical irritants can cause infection. In this case, the specialist will prescribe antibiotic drops or gels.
• Products containing hormones (hydrocortisone) help reduce the inflammatory response in tissues.
• Tear substitute drops are indicated to moisturize the mucous membrane.
• If necessary, the doctor will prescribe medications to help reduce eye pressure.
• Agents that accelerate mucosal regeneration.

Drug treatment

The first step in case of eye burns after eyelash extensions is to stop contact with the irritant. After first aid has been provided, the patient must be taken to an ophthalmologist, who will make the correct diagnosis and select adequate treatment. How to treat a burn injury to the eyes? For such an injury, the following medications may be prescribed:

1. Antibacterial agents (Polimexin, Ciprofloxacin). They help eliminate the inflammatory process, destroy bacterial infections and accelerate the process of tissue regeneration. Must be applied every 2 hours.
2. Antiseptics (Sofradex, Ofloxacin). They relieve the inflammatory process, eliminate symptomatic manifestations and promote the healing of soft tissues.
3. Anesthetics (0.5% Dicaine solution, Atropine drops 1%). Reduce pain and eliminate discomfort. Other forms of pain medication (oral, intramuscular, or intravenous) may be used.
4. Means for reducing intraocular pressure (0.5% solution of Levobunolol, Glauprost). They are used for high intraocular pressure, which is usually observed with alkali burns.
5. Glucocorticosteroids (Prednisolone). Eliminate the inflammatory process, increase the effectiveness of other medications.
6. Regenerating drugs (Solcoseryl, Taurine). Accelerate the healing process and prevent tissue scarring.
7. Tear substitutes (Visine, Artificial tears). Relieves irritation, inflammation and redness, helps moisturize the mucous membrane.

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If you have an allergic reaction, doctors recommend taking Suprastin tablets. If an eye burn occurs after eyelash extensions, you can use the following drops:

• Dexamethasone;
• Levomycetin;
• Albucid;
• Visine;
• Maxidex.

For a chemical burn to the eyes, proper comprehensive treatment is required, selected by an experienced specialist. Self-medication or lack of adequate therapy can lead to the development of serious complications. In severe cases, surgery is performed.

Prevention of burns to the mucous membrane of the eye

The likelihood of developing unwanted reactions is not a reason to refuse the procedure. If you decide to get eyelash extensions, follow these rules:

• Check with your ophthalmologist to see if there are any contraindications. It is better to refuse the procedure if you have dry eye syndrome, dysfunction of the meibomian glands, trembling eyelids, or a tendency to allergies.
• Choose a salon responsibly. The office should be well ventilated, have air humidifiers, and an exhaust hood. This will ensure the neutralization of fumes.
• Follow all instructions from the wizard. You cannot talk, answer phone calls, or fall asleep during the procedure. While distracted, you can accidentally open your eyelids, and glue vapors will fall on the mucous membrane.

If you constantly extend eyelashes and do not feel any unpleasant phenomena, you need to visit an ophthalmologist at least once every six months. This will help prevent adverse reactions.