4. Use makeup with care.
If you wear eye makeup, you could be at risk of developing keratitis. Eye makeup, such as mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow can spread bacteria, viruses, and infections into your eyes. As mentioned above, these contaminants are among the most common causes of infectious keratitis; therefore, it is important that you use your makeup wisely.
Never share makeup with anyone else, always wash your applicators, replace products on a regular basis, and if you ever have any type of eye infection, do not reuse any products that you may have used prior to the diagnosis of your infection.
Additionally, make sure that you use care while applying your makeup; a slip of an applicator could scratch your cornea, which can lead to inflammation and keratitis. Always use a steady hand while applying makeup, make sure there is adequate light, and avoid rushing to prevent the risk of injury.