1Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, MAHE, Manipal
2Faculty Dept. of Optometry, College of Health Sciences, University of Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman
3Associate Professor, Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, MAHE, Manipal
*Corresponding Author: Ms. Radhika, Assistant Professor Department of Optometry, School of allied health sciences, MAHE, Manipal, Email. Id: radhikarp1991@gmail.com Mob. No: 7349247069
Online published on 1 November, 2018.
To determine the effect of applying Kajal (an eye cosmetic) over the eye lids on tear film stability and quantity.
Non-invasive tear break-up time and Schirmer test were performed on 46 female subjects (23 Kajal users and 23 non-Kajal users). All measurements were performed in the morning.
Quantity of the tear film was not altered with Kajal use but the stability of tear film was significantly lower in the Kajal wearing group (p<0.001).
Present study demonstrates that application of Kajal as cosmetic over the eye lid margins can reduce the tear film stability.
Kajal, Non-invasive tear break-up time, Schirmer test
