Kajal and surma are used for beautification. It is a myth that they protect the eyes. Using kajal or surma is fraught with many dangers:
- If hands are not washed properly , there is a chance that baby's eyes may get infected.
- cornea may get injured during putting kajal and surma.
- If some slightly large particles are present, they will constantly irritate the baby due to the foreign body sensation that it may result in.
- Some of the particles can block the tear - carrying ducts.
For these reasons, kajal and surma should not be used in newborns and young infants.
