My eyes feel burned after lash lift: I had a lash lift and some of the solution got in my eye.

Question

2 days later I went to urgent care. I was diagnosed with pink eye. I talked with my eye Dr., he called in antibiotic eye drops because of the draining and my eyes were crusted together in the morning. Did my eyes get burned. Do I need a different treatment, they are still drawing with yellow discharge., very red itchy, feels like gravel is in my eyes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

They are irritating to the sensitive eyelid skin and the eye itself.  I recommend finding another way to accomplish your lash lift.  Please see your ophthalmologist for an immediate assessment. Urgent care docs are not ophthalmologist and to not have the equipment to properly examine the eye.  I strongly recommend getting seen by an ophthalmologist today for your urgent problem.  Don't take no for an answer.  Call Dr. Burrough's office.  Perhaps he can see you or help you find someone who can see you today.

John R. Burroughs, MD · Answer

I'd recommend seeing your doctor back or an ophthalmologist to see gif your eyes are ok.  In addition to the antibiotic drops you could try chilled artificial tears (not the "get the red" out kind).  Cold compresses can also help.  Typically a burn to the eye won't cause an initial goopy discharge.  Best regards.

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would highly recommend going back to your doctor to assess the issue. And to remain on the antibiotic drops until infection clears up. Best of luck, Dr Heffernan

My eyes feel burned after lash lift: I had a lash lift and some of the solution got in my eye.

Answers (3)

More Lash Lift Questions

Can I get a lash lift (Keratin) after using Latisse? And then continue to use the Latisse after the lash lift?

Can you use Latisse if you do a keratin eyelash lift?

Bad experience with lash lift - How long does it take for eyelashes to grow back and old lashes to fall out?

6 months post lash loss from lash lift. Are they permanently damaged or could the follicle take a long time to heal? (photo)