I cut my upper eyelashes in an attempt to speed up healing from pink eye

But besides making my vision more clear when my eyes aren't blurring nor watering, my eyes overall have gotten more photophobic and irritated. At least I no longer get blurring from light refracting from my eyelashes because I cut them so short. I'm gonna consider seeking medical attention, as it's been 3.5 weeks and my symptoms still linger and my right eye seems to be red again. Unfortunately I don't qualify for taxpayer funded eyecare in Canada (not a minor nor a senior), and I don't have health insurance so best I can do is visit a hospital.

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

Hope you feel better soon. Eyelashes are there for a reason.

Eyelashes primarily serve to protect the eyes from debris, dust, and other airborne irritants. They act as a natural barrier, preventing these particles from reaching the sensitive eye surface. Additionally, eyelashes are sensitive and can trigger a protective blinking reflex when touched, further safeguarding the eyes.

By keeping out debris and potential irritants, eyelashes contribute to overall eye health by reducing the chances of infections, irritations, and other eye-related issues.

uikakarotuevegeta · 26-30

@OlderSometimesWiser did you copy that from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Co-Pilot, or Meta AI? from my experience, having longer eyelashes also protects my eyes more against brighter lights

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@uikakarotuevegeta Lol….. I did indeed, just to put some general information out there in case anyone is thinking of doing what you did.