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Eyelid Cosmetic Enhancements And Their Associated Ocular Adverse Effects, Maliha Masud, Majid Moshirfar, Tirth J. Shah, Aaron T. Gomez, Michele R. Avila, Yasmyne C. Ronquillo

School of Medicine Publications and Presentations

Numerous cosmetic enhancements and augmentations to the natural appearance of the periorbital area are readily available today. Due to the increasing popularity of these cosmetic procedures, it is important for ophthalmologists to be aware of their potential risks, complications and adverse effects. The aim of this literature review was to introduce some of the most common ocular cosmetic enhancements and provide a comprehensive overview of their associated adverse effects reported in various medical journals. PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar were used to identify articles related to the following ocular cosmetic procedures; eyelash extensions, permanent eyelid tattooing, and eyelash dyeing. The …