Eye cosmetics — mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lash extensions, lash glue, false lashes, eyelid creams, brow tints — are used by tens of millions of adults daily. Most cause no problems. Some can cause meaningful damage to the cornea, the meibomian glands, or the conjunctiva, sometimes acutely and sometimes through chronic accumulation. The common offenders are worth knowing. The most common cosmetic-related eye problems Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) Eyeliner applied along the inner lid margin (the "waterline") repeatedly clogs the openings…
