Eye make-up causing vision problems in young women

Meibomian gland dysfunction also known as dry eye syndrome among women due to excess make-up of the eyes. Though not taken seriously, the condition leads to Blepharitis, extreme blurred vision, said doctors.

Mahipal Sachdev said that, "The changing trend of make-ups causing MGD is dangerous. Eyeliner and other make-up usually clog the Meibomian glands leading to formation of painless lumps in the eyelids hence obstructing the vision."

Elaborating on the condition, Sachadev says, that the Meibomian produce oils that prevent the tears from evaporating quickly. Whenever the glands do not function properly, the blockage in the gland restricts it from producing oil.

"The oil may sometimes thicken leading to cause benign lumps in the eyelids known as chalazion. MGD is the most known and leading cause of dry eye syndrome, blepharitis and in extreme cases loss of vision."

Medical Science says that, there are 40 such glands that produce oil that flows out of eyes as tears to keep the eyes moistened. Thickening of this oil restricts its flow causing accumulation and blockage, forming a lump in the eyelid. A blocked oil gland causes this condition of red swollen eyelids.

"Around 40 per cent of the women with high usage of eye make-up products tend to get affect with oil gland blockages. Parabens and yellow wax used in mascara and eyeliners to stiffen them to make it waterproof are the same chemicals that also clog the oil glands leading to MGD, chalazion, dry eye syndrome and blepharitis."

A study by Canada's University of Waterloo said people who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble.