Beauty Day Turns into Medical Emergency as Woman Loses Eyesight from Eyelash Glue
- What was meant to be a relaxing pamper day ended in a nightmare for one woman named Skiddles after a lash appointment left her temporarily blind
- The excruciating pain in her eyes began minutes after the procedure, and soon, she couldn't see at all
- Now, Skiddles is sharing her terrifying journey through total darkness and the slow, uncertain road to recovery
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What began as a routine self-care outing turned into a medical nightmare for a young woman identified as Skiddles after she ended up in the emergency unit.
Source: TikTok
In a post on TikTok, she recalled the fateful Thursday, June 19, when a would-be routine beauty salon visit led to temporary blindness.
Day Skiddles' eyesight disappeared
Skiddles disclosed that she had set out to pamper herself with lashes, nails, and hair appointments.
However, shortly after her lash session, she began experiencing extreme discomfort and alarming symptoms.
“My eyes were burning so badly, the pain was unbearable,” she shared. “It felt like I had rocks in my eyes. I couldn’t open them, and they wouldn’t stop tearing.”
Alarmed by her condition, she called her husband to pick her up from the salon.
Diagnosis left Skiddles heartbroken
Once home, the pain intensified, prompting an urgent visit to the hospital's emergency unit.
Doctors at the facility diagnosed her with a chemical abrasion to the cornea, caused by the lash glue used during the beauty treatment, a condition that led to temporary loss of vision.
“Yes… I have not been able to see properly since that day,” she said.
For days, Skiddles lived in total darkness, unable to see, describing the experience as both terrifying and humbling.
Skiddles hopeful she'll see again
Despite the trauma, she remains hopeful as her eyesight is gradually returning.
“By the grace of God, I’m slowly regaining my sight,” she said, adding that her vision remains impaired but is improving with ongoing medical care.
She is now under the weekly supervision of a specialist until full recovery is achieved.
The incident has sparked growing concerns about the safety standards in some beauty establishments and the potential dangers posed by chemical-based beauty products.
Source: TikTok
Social media reactions
Sunkissed.ama🌿
"Just got my lashes, and I was dealing with this all week. Thankfully, I’m doing well now, but I won’t be getting my lashes done anymore. My eyes are too precious."
ifonlywomenknew:
"Give your lashes a break, give your nails a break, give your hairline a break. These things matter."
Wisani 🫧🫧:
"I took a break from being a lash tech because some of our customers do not understand the notion of individual lashes-isolation, because they take time generally."
Nairobi woman dies days after undergoing cosmetic surgery
In another incident of beauty gone wrong, Nairobi businesswoman Lucy Wambui died days after undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Wambui, the beloved wife of flashy businessman Francis Ng'ang'a, developed complications after undergoing the procedure at a Nairobi cosmetic clinic.
The young woman's death elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans, with many sympathising with her family.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
