Of the many'90s beauty trends, glitter has stuck around long after the decade came to an end.
However, the eye-catching makeup trend can sometimes go terribly wrong.
She then got an infection and ended up going blind.

Ultimately, Diaz lost her eye due to failed surgeries and treatments.
Flakes can fall into the eye, get into the tear film and irritate your eyes.
However, don’t throw away your glittery eye makeup just yet.

The AAO recommends only using cosmetics that are specifically designed for the eyes.
When crafting with glitter, be sure to wear some form of eye protection to avoid injury.