Ocular complications of laser-assisted eyebrow epilation.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a series of patients with ocular complications associated with laser-assisted eyebrow hair removal.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

Case reports of three patients with eye pain and photophobia following laser epilation of the eyebrow region. The eye examination included visual acuity, slit-lamp examination, tonometry and fundoscopy. The follow-up period was 3 months.

RESULTS:

Each patient had conjunctival hyperaemia in one or both eyes and anterior chamber pigmentary cells. One patient presented with posterior synechiae, which did not respond to treatment.

CONCLUSIONS:

Laser epilation of the eyebrows may result in anterior uveitis as well as irreversible damage to the iris.

• Authors: S Shulman, I Bichler
• Journal: Eye (London, England) (Eye (Lond)) Vol. 23 Issue 4 Pg. 982-3 (Apr 2009) ISSN: 1476-5454 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 19218989 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mydriatics
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Steroids

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Adult
• Eye Diseases (drug therapy, etiology)
• Eyebrows
• Female
• Hair Removal (adverse effects, methods)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (adverse effects)
• Mydriatics (administration & dosage)
• Ophthalmic Solutions (administration & dosage)
• Pupil Disorders (drug therapy, etiology)
• Steroids (therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome
• Uveitis (drug therapy, etiology)
• Visual Acuity
• Young Adult