An optometrist has revealed the five things that she would never do - and one of them could lead to a potentially gruesome and dangerous infection.
The crucial information was recently shared on TikTok by Manhattan-based optometrist Dr. Jennifer Tsai, who specializes in eye health and vision care.
Tsai began by breaking some bad news to viewers right off the bat.
She revealed that you may want to re-think those eyelash extensions, as it's possible that they could cause a myriad of eye problems, including infection.
'They are beautiful, but I've seen so much damage that it's caused when it comes to lash loss and styes and infections,' Tsai admitted.
Manhattan-based optometrist Dr. Jennifer Tsai specializes in eye health and vision care
In a new video posted to TikTok, Dr. Tsai revealed the five things that she would never do around her eyes
Next, she said that she would never forget to double cleanse around the eye area and remove makeup.
Double cleansing, which involves washing your face with an oil-based cleanser followed by one that's water-based, is a routine that has long been touted by professionals as something that can make a positive difference to your skin's health.
Some of the benefits of the skincare method include preventing clogged pores, which can make your skincare products lock into your skin more easily.
It also ensures that you're getting off every inch of dirt and grime leftover from makeup on your face.
Tsai is clearly a fan of double-cleansing, as she explained that if you don't take this step, it can cause the oil glands to clog up, which can lead to things like dry eye syndrome.
The third thing that the optometrist insisted that she would never do is getting under eye fillers.
Dermal filler, often referred to just as filler, is a kind of injectable that can smooth lines on the face, plump up certain areas, and make sagging skin appear more full, per Cleveland Clinic.
It has become a bit of a controversial topic in recent years, with one plastic surgeon even sharing his unpopular opinions about the injections in December, claiming that filler can last for decades.
The optometrist also insisted that one thing she would never do is getting under eye fillers, as they can cause some serious side effects
Tsai seemed to share a similar sentiment as well.
'It is not a great place to get it done, because typically you'll see migration occur, and it's very transparent in that area because the tissue is so thin, so it's quite obvious when it's done,' she explained.
Fourth on her list was to avoid wearing contact lenses that aren't dailies.
'It's essentially impossible to remember when to change your contact lenses on time, and that causes a host of other issues,' Tsai stated.
To be precise, the host of other issues that Tsai is talking about include corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, and damage to the corneal stem cells, per Contacts Direct.
And, last but not least, the optometrist shared what can lead you to a gruesome infection - and that's swimming in lakes, pools or even hot tubs while wearing contact lenses.
'It can cause acanthamoeba, which is a pretty bad infection that causes vision loss around the eyes,' she explained.
Acanthamoeba, although rare, is an amoeba that can be spread to the eye via contact lenses, cuts or skin wounds, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the comments section of Tsai's video, users seemed to agree with her list - including a fellow professional.
'I've seen so many patients with crazy infections from sleeping with their contacts in,' one person shared.
Another typed, 'Under eye fillers and fillers around the nose bridge can also cause very dry eyes - currently experiencing it.'
'Lash extensions worst decision for me ever,' someone else admitted.
So, the next time you're even thinking about wearing your contact lenses in a pool or making an appointment for lash extensions, you may want to think again.
