Comparison of tear film characteristics between Kajal (Kohl) users and Non-Users Radhika R P1,*, Noushad Babu2, Thomas Jyothi3 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. Abstract Aim To determine the effect of applying Kajal (an eye cosmetic) over the eye lids on tear film stability and quantity. Methods 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. Results 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). Conclusion Present study demonstrates that application of Kajal as cosmetic over the eye lid margins can reduce the tear film stability. Top Keywords Kajal, Non-invasive tear break-up time, Schirmer test. Top |