Instead of becoming trapped under the skin, an ingrown eyelash may grow in the wrong direction, toward the eye. This is called trichiasis, and it can cause irritation, pain, and damage to the cornea.

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It's pretty common to get an eyelash in your eye, and usually pretty easy to get it out. But, there are a few tips you should follow to make sure you don't hurt your eye.