This beauty news would cause anyone to lash out. A young woman online has issued a stark warning against the eyelash serum she used for a year, which she says made her eyelashes fall out. “Be careful with lash serums because ‘Oh My F-cking God’!” TikToker @lilcrackheadbih said in her video. She said that she … Read more
MIAMI — Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye. Antonio, who’s been legally blind for much of his 14 years, can see again. The teen was born with … Read more
He’s got perspective. A man has gone viral on TikTok after showing off his hyper-realistic prosthetic eye — although viewers may be even more “shaken” by what’s revealed behind it. Amit Ghose, 33, from Birmingham, was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), when he was two years old. The condition … Read more
Miss B is waiting for the day she’s able to dance with her dad under the lights of the Eiffel Tower in Paris before the sights and sounds around her go dark. Thousands of miles separate her from that dream in Granger, Iowa, located a short drive north of Des Moines. It’s the same place where locals gave … Read more
She didn’t see this coming. A woman contracted an excruciating eye infection that required surgery after attempting to clean her skin with a home remedy she found on TikTok. Identified only as Aranza, this 22-year-old had been using coconut oil and micellar water to cleanse her face for years. When she developed what she believed … Read more
Failing eyesight could be an indicator of dementia, a study has found. Research published on Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology found a link between untreated visual impairments and the likelihood of developing dementia. The study, led by clinician Dr. Joshua Ehrlich, analyzed data from nearly 3,000 participants, all over 71 years old and all of whom … Read more
Eye, yi, yi. Pedro Pascal fans with serious boundary issues have reportedly plagued the affable actor for years with pushy requests to recreate the traumatic “Game of Thrones” scene where the “The Last of Us” star’s character has his eyes gouged out as he dies. “I remember, earlier on, because of ‘Game of Thrones’ and the way … Read more
This will make your skin crawl. Clinicians in China discovered head lice nested in a young boy’s eyelashes when he made a startling trip to the ophthalmologist, according to an entry published in the September edition of the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. The 3-year-old patient complained of intense itching and “abnormal” secretions around … Read more
Stephen A. Smith believes he’ll have a market — if ESPN decides his time is up. Shortly after paying tribute to his colleagues laid off by ESPN last week, Smith spoke on Monday’s episode of his FanDuel show about life beyond the network — a prospect he said he’s more prepared for, should the media … Read more
Who do you see? This famous optical illusion is said to test the viewer’s relationship and reveal how they communicate with their partner. Le Baise (French for “The Kiss”) is a well-known artwork by Russo-Polish artist Sonia Lewitska dating back to the early 20th century. The image depicts the outline of a man and a … Read more
What do you see? A viral optical illusion is said to reveal the viewer’s strongest personality traits including whether they’re too independent or have a strong intuition. The visual psychological test is one of many optical illusions posted on TikTok by content creator Mia Yilin. “What’s the first thing you see in this picture?” she … Read more
American senior citizens who live in warm areas are more likely to endure “serious vision impairment” compared to those in colder regions, new research from the University of Toronto has found. Seniors who live in counties where the average temperature is 60 degrees or higher are at a 44% heightened risk of visual distress, according … Read more
Eye can’t believe this surgery nightmare. A nearsighted bride walked down the aisle in sheer agony, feeling as though “shards of glass” were piercing her eyeballs, after she elected to undergo laser eye surgery in the hopes of improving her vision. Now, the once bubbly blond is racked with chronic pain — unyielding discomfort she … Read more
It’s one of the most common, and most embarrassing, events in a child’s life: the first time they’re fitted with eyeglasses. But a new study finds that eyedrops containing atropine — a substance ordinarily used to dilate pupils — could delay or prevent the day when a kid is mocked for wearing thick “Coke bottle” … Read more
She showcased eyeballs of steel. A Brazilian TikTok influencer both revulsed and impressed viewers after mastering the art of sneezing with her eyes open — and not causing her peepers to pop out. A video of her display of ocular fortitude has amassed over 49 million eyeballs online. “Now I know why when I’m driving … Read more
It’s the multiheaded hydra of optical illusions. The internet is blowing a collective gasket over a triple-tiered eye test in which objects seem to disappear and appear right before the viewer’s eyes. A tweet detailing the eye-fecta has amassed over 4.5 million views as viewers struggle to complete the trippy hat trick. On its face, … Read more
Thought having a stone in your shoe was annoying? How about one in your eye … for over half a century? That’s right, a Spanish woman lived with a pebble in her peeper for an eye-popping 54 years — which she blames on being dismissed by doctors for much of her life. “We went through … Read more
Back to the grind. Simone Biles had an emotional sendoff with her husband, newly signed Packers safety Jonathan Owens, ahead of training camp. The Olympic gymnast — who married Owens (for the second time) in a lavish destination wedding earlier this month — shared a somber selfie on her Instagram Story on Monday, after the … Read more
One man set hearts on fire at King Charles’ coronation on Saturday — and it wasn’t the new monarch. Equerry Major Jonathan Thompson, 39, had viewers swooning during the crowning service inside Westminster Abbey. An equerry is an officer of the British royal household who assists members of the family, with Thompson tending to Charles … Read more
“Maybe I shouldn’t be in this industry…” That’s what lash technician, @__lashedbychloe messaged her 17-year-old client, Sarah*, after Sarah claims she botched her eyelash extensions and left her with her eyes fused together. The text, which came after a lengthy exchange between the two, suggests that the mobile technician finally recognized the impact of her work. But that did little … Read more