IF you have spotted more eyelashes falling out than usual lately you are not alone.
According to experts we are currently in “eyelash-shedding season,”; which typically takes place in and .
Dr. Allison V. Coombs from Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital told the New York Post:“Similar to how we shed more in the spring and fall, our eyelashes go through a similar cycle —unofficially known as ‘lash-shedding season.”;
This means you shouldn’t panic if your seem more sparse during this time.
However, Dr Coombs said shedding less than five lashes a day is typically considered normal.
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Many eye doctors say there are a number of factors that are responsible for lash shedding, including exposure to allergens, changes in temperature and humidity.
And lashes have a number of important functions for your face.
Dr Coombs added: “While lashes are often appreciated for their cosmetic appeal — hello, lash extensions! — they actually play a crucial role in protecting the eye.
“Eyelashes act as a physical barrier, helping to keep particles, dust and debris out of the eyes.
“They also serve a sensory function — when touched, lashes trigger a reflexive blink that helps shield the eye from potential injury.”;
If you don’t have this barrier, your eyes can be susceptible to irritation, and dryness.
Dr Coombs advised that you contact a specialist if you notice bald spots along the lash line, clumps of lashes fall out simultaneously, lash loss near a mole, or crusty lashes which could be blepharitis, which is caused by bacterial or mite overgrowth.
