[Focusing on the ocular surface problems induced by cosmetology].

Making oneself more beautiful has always been part of humans' civilized life. Accordingly, the side effects of various cosmetic product and cosmetic procedure long exist. The ocular-surface problems induced by cosmetology mainly include cornea and conjunctiva damages, and tear film damages. Specifically, cornea and conjunctiva damage included: (1) physical injury caused by nonstandard operational procedure, (2) toxic and side effect of cosmetic product, and (3) infection induced by using cosmetic contact lenses, while tear film damage included: (1) injury of normal eyelid structure, (2) decrease of tear production from lacrimal gland, and (3) function and morphology injury of meibomian gland. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2018, 54: 84-86).