Sleeping in my eye make-up left me with a debilitating condition
It was on a family holiday to Mexico that Sarah Koseki's eye issues first began.
TL;DR
- Sarah Koseki suffered repeated, agonizing corneal tears due to meibomian gland disorder (MGD).
- Her MGD was linked to a long-term habit of sleeping with eye makeup on.
- MGD occurs when oil-producing glands in the eyelids become blocked, leading to dry eyes and increased risk of corneal damage.
- Once glands are significantly damaged, they do not regenerate.
- Koseki now follows a rigorous daily eye care routine and has stopped wearing eye makeup.
- Experts advise removing eye makeup thoroughly, taking breaks from screens, blinking properly, and maintaining good eyelid hygiene to prevent MGD.
- Early symptoms of MGD should not be ignored and warrant professional assessment.