Journal Of Widya Medika Junior
Vol 5, No 2 (2023): April

USE OF EYELASH EXTENSION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ANTERIOR OCULAR SEGMENT

Elvira Pangestu (Student of Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya)
Titiek Ernawati (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya)
Jose L. Anggowarsito (Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya.)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2023

Abstract

Background: Eyelash extensions have become the latest cosmetic trend worldwide. Women withlong eyelashes are considered a sign of beauty in various cultures, as a result many women try to improve their appearance by using eyelash extensions. The use of eyelash extensions can interfere with the normal growth and release of eyelashes. It can also cause infection or allergies to the chemicals contained in the glue. The use of eyelash extensions itself also causes many symptoms or complaints that appear in the wearer. Some of the diseases that can be caused are conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and keratitis. Objective: to identify and analyze the use of eyelash extensions and their effects on the anterior ocular segment. Methods: this study used observational analytic with cross sectional method. Sampling time lasted approximately 2 months and data analysis using the Spearman Test. Results: From the results of the study followed by 120 respondents (43 respondents using eyelash extensions and 77 respondents not using eyelash extensions) between the effect of using eyelash extensions and the symptoms of anterior ocular segment abnormalities that arise, it is obtained which means significant results (p<0.05) with the same symptoms. The most common is madarosis (lash loss). Conclusion: the use of eyelash extensions can have an effect on the anterior ocular segment.Keywords: eyelash extension, female student, anterior ocular segment.

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Journal Info

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JWMJ

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Widya Medika Junioris our faculty's very first project in publishing the students' research, making them available for both students and faculty members to read. It is an endeavour to nurture our students' passion in doing scientific research through which process they will be encouraged ...