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Source: BroBible
Summary
A Baltimore eye surgeon, Dr. Imane Tarib, shared a video on TikTok showing how she handles itchy eyes without direct pressure. The clip, which received 2.5 million views, highlights the risk of keratoconus, a condition linked to repeated eye rubbing. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that keratoconus can cause blurred vision and light sensitivity. Dr. Tarib’s method involves massaging under the eyebrow and around the eye. Viewers responded with concern, sharing personal experiences of eye rubbing leading to vision issues.
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The habit gets a new name.
Eye rubbing becomes a performance.
Surgeons turn self-care into a spectacle.
Itch becomes a warning label.
Self-preservation is now a TikTok trend.
Massaging your face is now a form of discipline.
Author: Evan Null
What Technique Does The Eye Surgeon Demonstrate?
Dr. Imane massages under her eyebrow, then under her eye. She works around the inner and outer corners.
The message is clear.
No direct pressure or friction is applied directly to her eyeball.
Why Is She Avoiding Direct Pressure To Her Eye?
The answer is the cornea or clear surface of the eye.
Repeated and vigorous eye rubbing has been associated with keratoconus.
A condition in which the cornea becomes progressively thinner and develops an irregular, cone-like shape.
Can Rubbing Your Eyes Really Change The Shape Of Your Cornea?
Repeated trauma from eye rubbing can contribute to keratoconus and its progression.
Particularly in people who are genetically predisposed.
This makes itchy eyes especially problematic.
What Are The Symptoms Of Keratoconus?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one of the earliest signs can be blurred or distorted vision.
Requiring frequent changes in glasses prescription.
People may also experience increased sensitivity to light and glare.
Viewers Admitted It Would Be Hard Fighting The Urge
Comments quickly poured in from viewers who experienced the consequences firsthand.
One viewer said she used to rub her eyes frequently before developing keratoconus.
Another commenter admitted she rubs her eyes so hard they get bloodshot.
