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Scorched eyelashes--do we treat them right?

E Kalish1, H Stiebel-Kalish, Y Wolf

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petah Tikva, Israel.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|June 13, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Prophylactic trimming of scorched eyelashes in facial burn patients significantly reduces foreign body sensation and ocular discomfort. This simple intervention prevents burned eyelash particles from causing eye irritation, improving patient comfort.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Burn Management
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Facial burns frequently cause scorched eyelashes and eyelid burns, often sparing the eye itself.
  • Patients report foreign body sensation and discomfort, with burned eyelash particles found in conjunctival sacs.
  • Objective physical findings are often absent despite subjective complaints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic eyelash trimming in managing ocular complaints following facial burns.
  • To determine if trimming scorched eyelashes reduces foreign body sensation and discomfort.
  • To assess the presence of burned eyelash particles in the conjunctival sacs after treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A study included eleven consecutive facial burn patients with bilateral eyelash scorching and no ocular damage.

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  • Eyelashes of one eye were trimmed (treated group), while the fellow eye served as the untreated control.
  • Ophthalmic examinations and complaint documentation occurred every other day for 10 days.

    • Main Results:

    • Treated eyes showed a significantly lower rate of foreign body sensation and discomfort (P<0.002).
    • No scorched eyelash particles were found in the conjunctival sacs of treated eyes (P<0.004).
    • Conjunctival hyperemia was reduced in the treated eyes.

    Conclusions:

    • Shedding of scorched eyelash particles is a primary cause of ocular complaints in facial burn patients.
    • Prophylactic trimming of scorched eyelashes is a simple and effective treatment.
    • This method alleviates subjective ocular symptoms and reduces particulate contamination.