I'm a bit worried about plucking my eyebrows with tweezers. Is there any chance that it could cause blindness or other issues over time? I've been doing it for years and just started wondering if there are any long-term effects I should be concerned about. Could you shed some light on this?

Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 2+ Yrs

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Plucking eyebrow hairs with tweezers is unlikely to directly cause blindness, but improper or frequent plucking can lead to complications, such as eye irritation, infection, ingrown hairs, or scarring; additionally, repeated plucking can cause nerve damage, leading to numbness, tingling, or eyelid drooping,

Answered 16 days ago