India, Sept. 1 -- Kajal has long been more than just a cosmetic in Indian households. For generations, mothers and grandmothers have applied it to babies to ward off the evil eye, while for adults, it adds drama and definition to the eyes. But is kajal really safe for your eyes? Also read | Warm eye compress or kajal application: Are these home remedies safe? Ophthalmologist weighs in

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Palak Macwana, consultant pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad said, "What kajal does without a doubt is make the eyes look more beautiful, with added depth and drama that so many adore. But once the monsoons come, this beauty practice might not be so innocent after all."

"The rainy s...