Lash Lamination as a Nonsurgical Approach to Lash Ptosis

The authors report a case of nonsurgical management of lash ptosis using eyelash lamination. A 36-year-old male presented with persistent foreign body sensation and visual obscuration. Slit lamp examination revealed elongated, ptotic upper eyelashes that rested on the cornea and extended into the pupillary axis. After thorough consultation, the patient declined surgical correction and instead elected to undergo a semipermanent eyelash lamination procedure, which relies on thioglycolic acid and polyacrylamide. This chemical treatment lifted and reshaped the lashes, which redirected them away from the corneal surface. At the 3-month follow-up visit, the patient reported significant improvement in visual function and ocular comfort. He also reported marked satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome. This case highlights the potential of eyelash lamination as a low-risk, noninvasive, and cosmetically favorable alternative for managing lash ptosis, particularly in patients who are poor surgical candidates or prefer to avoid operative procedures.