--- title: 5 Worst Things to Put on Your Eyes description: Discover the 5 worst things to put on your eyes! Learn how common products could harm your eye health and safer alternatives to use. image: https://visionexecutives.com/hubfs/5%20worst%20things%20to%20put%20on%20your%20eyes.png --- [Skip to content](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes#main-content) [![Vision Executives Logo](https://visionexecutives.com/hubfs/Color%20logo%20with%20white%20text.svg)](https://www.visionexecutives.com/) - [About](https://visionexecutives.com/about-us) - Recruitment Services Show submenu for Recruitment Services - [Retained Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/retained-recruitment) - [Contingency Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/contingency-recruitment) - [Our Candidates](https://visionexecutives.com/our-candidates) - [FREE Bad Hire Calculator](https://visionexecutives.com/bad-hire-calculator) - [FREE Job Survey](https://visionexecutives.com/free-job-survey) - Candidate Services Show submenu for Candidate Services - [Representing You](https://visionexecutives.com/representing-you) - [CV & LinkedIn Writing Service](https://visionexecutives.com/our-packages) - [Our Vacancies](https://visionexecutives.com/vacancies) - News & Insights Show submenu for News & Insights - [Latest News & Articles](https://visionexecutives.com/blog) - [Eyewear & Optics Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/eyewear-optical-industry-salary-report) - [Optometrist & Ophthalmologist Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/optometrist-ophthalmologist-salary-report) - [Contact](https://visionexecutives.com/contact-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://visionexecutives.com/about-us) - Recruitment Services Show submenu for Recruitment Services - [Retained Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/retained-recruitment) - [Contingency Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/contingency-recruitment) - [Our Candidates](https://visionexecutives.com/our-candidates) - [FREE Bad Hire Calculator](https://visionexecutives.com/bad-hire-calculator) - [FREE Job Survey](https://visionexecutives.com/free-job-survey) - Candidate Services Show submenu for Candidate Services - [Representing You](https://visionexecutives.com/representing-you) - [CV & LinkedIn Writing Service](https://visionexecutives.com/our-packages) - [Our Vacancies](https://visionexecutives.com/vacancies) - News & Insights Show submenu for News & Insights - [Latest News & Articles](https://visionexecutives.com/blog) - [Eyewear & Optics Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/eyewear-optical-industry-salary-report) - [Optometrist & Ophthalmologist Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/optometrist-ophthalmologist-salary-report) - [Contact](https://visionexecutives.com/contact-us) - [EYE-INTRO Login](https://vision-executives.i-intro.net/) [EYE-INTRO Login](https://vision-executives.i-intro.net/) # 5 Worst Things to Put on Your Eyes Nov 15, 2024, 11:55:03โ€ฏAM [Vision Executives](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/author/vision-executives) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/5-worst-things-to-put-on-your-eyes) 5 ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐„๐ฒ๐ž๐ฌ Think youโ€™re doing right by your eyes? Some commonly recommended eye care products could be doing more harm than good. Hereโ€™s a rundown: ๐Ÿ‘ ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐–๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐‹๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ: Sleeping in contact lenses may seem convenient, but it restricts oxygen to the cornea and increases the risk of eye infections. Bacteria can get trapped under lenses, especially when theyโ€™re worn overnight. For safer contact lens wear, always remove lenses before bed, and consider daily disposables if extended wear is essential for your lifestyle. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐š: Though waterproof mascara may seem like a good choice to avoid smudging, the waxes and parabens it contains can clog the meibomian glands on your eyelids. These glands produce the oils that keep your eyes moist and protect the tear film from evaporating. As an alternative, opt for a gentler, non-waterproof mascara, which will minimise the risk of gland blockage and keep your eyelids health intact. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐•๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: Vaseline, a byproduct of petroleum, may seem like a convenient fix for dry skin, but it can be harmful to eyelid health. It often contains impurities that clog the meibomian glands, eventually leading to gland atrophy. This can cause persistent dry eyes. To protect your eyelids, try a dedicated eyelid moisturizer thatโ€™s non-comedogenic and specially formulated for the sensitive skin around the eyes. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐–๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: Eye whitening drops temporarily reduce redness by constricting blood vessels, but frequent use can lead to โ€œrebound redness,โ€ where vessels dilate more than before. This cycle can make redness worse over time. Instead, use preservative-free lubricating drops or consult an eye doctor for a longer-term solution to redness. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐š๐›๐ฒ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐จ: While baby shampoo is gentle on the skin, it strips natural oils from eyelids and lashes, which are crucial for eye health. Some shampoos even used to contain formaldehyde as a preservative, a known eye irritant. Instead of baby shampoo, try a tea tree oil foaming scrub or a lid and lash cleansing spray. These products are designed to clean without disrupting the eyeโ€™s natural oils, helping to prevent dryness and irritation. Switching from these products to safer alternatives can greatly benefit your eye health, keeping your eyes moisturized, comfortable, and irritation-free. 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