How to remove inward turning eyelashes

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In this topic you will learn how to remove inward turning eyelashes.

Eyelashes that turn inwards irritate the eye. It is important to remove them.

Photo credit: LV Prasad Eye Institute, India

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Always wash and dry your hands with soap or sanitizer gel before and after removing inward turning eyelashes.

Explain that you will gently remove the eyelashes that are turning inward, to stop them touching the eyeball.

Ask person to sit or lie down comfortably
Tell them to keep their head tilted back or pressed back into the bed, and not turn their head from side to side
Ensure your hands are clean, or wear clean gloves
Find the eyelash(es) that are turned inward
Use the tweezers to hold the eyelash at the bottom to prevent breakage
Pull out the entire eyelash ensuring the root is intact.
If you are unable to remove the inward turning eyelashes refer the person to an eye health professional.

Watch the video to learn how to remove inward turning eyelashes.

Record in the Action taken section of the PEC Screen form by ticking ‘Performed eyelash removal’.

In pairs practice removing inward turning eyelashes.

Do not remove any eyelashes but practice the process you would follow.