Is Retinol Safe Around Your Eyes? Eye Doctor Explains
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Retinol is a great addition to your nighttime routine to prevent and minimize the signs of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. But is it safe to use around your eyes? 🤷♀️
Dr. Rupa Wong, ophthalmologist, breaks it all down. 🥼👩🏫
#retinol #retin-a #tretinoin
00:00 : Is retinol safe around the eyes?
00:51 : Does retinal thin the skin?
01:02 : How can I get retinol?
01:22 : What is the difference between over the counter and prescription retinol?
01:48 : How often should I use retinol?
02:21 : What are the benefits of retinol?
02:43 : Is retinol safe around the eyes?
03:05 : How much retinol do I need to apply?
03:17 : What are potential risks associated with using retinol around the eyes?
05:19 : What are some things I can do to lower the risk of using retinol?
06:32 : What do I do if I get retinol in my eyes?
06:52 : What is an opthalmologists recommendations for using retinol?
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03:20 starts taking about eyes and retinol round eyes.
Thanks 🙏
thanksssss
Thnks alot 🙏
thank you, you’re a gift 💝
You're the real MVP! Lol! Thank you! 😄
She said she was in her 40’s!!! So naturally gorgeous!
Yes..her cosmetic injector has most likely done an amazing job with Botox around the crows feet and forehead:)
@@TheForevergrace87 Haters gonna hate :p
@@TheForevergrace87 👍🏼
@@liaapintea no hate here..was not meant to be a negative comment
@@liaapintea She's not hating on her. She's probably had work done as well around her eyes as you don't get to the 40s without some signs of aging. She looks great though
This is great info for people! A lot of women think more is better with retinol and that isn’t the case. Dry eye is so common and this is definitely something to look at. Thank you!
THANK YOU so much, I turn 37 today and am just now getting into skincare bc I love myself enough to do it finally.
yup same, realized nows a good time to really start good skincare habits so that as I age, Im not aging my skin faster bc of lack of good skincare
DR. Rupa, What recommendations would you have for using DMSO + magnesium oil on the face to improve vision and better skin complexion/tone?
Loved it Rupa! I've been wondering this myself because I definitely have fine lines under my eyes and have been avoiding using my retinoid under the eye - thanks for the info!
Thanks Rena! I was smearing it all under my eyes for the same reason until I did this research!
has it worked? i have the same problem as u
@@DrRupaWong Damn Rupa, you look 25!
Very informative, thank you for sharing. I was wondering if there are safe alternatives for use around the eyes.
Thank you for sharing this! I get styes in my eyes even when I use a gentle retinol. Seems my eye glands are very sensitive to retinol.
Happened with me too .. used retinol based eye cream 3 weeks ago got little styes on my lash lines
Yes around your eyes 👀 I can’t believe I actually got some from my dr so I m on it !!
So I can use retinol around my eyes and mouth?
@@alessandraferrara7565If you listened it, she didn't recommend it.
I’ve been looking to start adding retinol into my skin routine mainly to target the fine lines and freckles in my under eye and cheek area.. was thinking of starting with the FAB Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream.. would this mean this is a bad idea? Would love your opinion please
No one talks about this and it's so important. Thank u so much!
Jesus Christ this woman is gorgeous. As a 34 yr old man I’ve just started researching skin care. Lots of great info. Thank you!!
can you do another video about skin care around the eyes and which products you recommend that are safe for around the eyes? :) (sunscreen/moisturizers)
Absolutely!
@@DrRupaWong Thank you so much!
No because she is not a dermatologist! And just because she is a doctor, doesnt mean she knows what she is talking about, my bf is an ortho and he has 0 knowledge of skin care
@@marisamorais3150 actually dermatologists do not deal with skin around the eyes, only oftalmologists do! I’ve even had an exema around my eyes, i went to the dermatologist and they sent me to an oftalmologist. You are the one who doesn’t know what she is talking about!
@@haykymadalina sweetheart skin around the eyes is skin dont know what they told you in School but dermatologists study the whole layers of skin and skin areas including eye and yesss sexual parts, sex diseases are treated by dermatologists 😉, its very common for a doctor TO ask second opinion or consult another specialist when 2 areas of health can be combined, ex derma with ginecologist, oftalmologist with neurologist, neverthless retinol is a skin care product in which a dermatologist Will have 90% more knowledge than an ofta. As long as you are not putting retinol in an área that can enter you eyes
I have a lot of issues in my right eye, more than my left. Currently doing tests to see which skin treatments and makeup might be making it worse. Constantly using eye drops to help with the tired, irritated feeling. I need to use creams on my aging face. Your video was very informative. Do you have any dry eye advice? I'm 68 and had surgery to remove a piece of skin that formed over my tear duct about 4 years ago. Since then that eye seems to have become dryer than it was. Help!
This is really good information about whether or not you should apply retinoid/retinoids around your eyes. I actually had no idea that people who take Retin-A cannot get Lasik surgery.
like forever?
I’m 55 and just started taking care of my skin (more than washing my face and moisturizer) this past summer. I started Tretinoin this past September.
Anne, I am 39 years old. What advice would you give me?
@@brendaorozco1195 Keep it simple. In the day time I use vitamin c serum then my spf 50 sunscreen. Then I use an umbrella or wear long sleeves if I'm going out. At night, I use a very gentle cleanser then use retinol then lastly my moisturiser.
Thank you so much for warning us about all of the precautions, especially using it close to the eye. I’ve been looking into this for YEARS and no one else mentioned this.
@Denise Vasquez Lemrick when I have put it on my hooded eyes, the crease gets very crusty, like, seriously painful.
FINALLY! all of the questions that I have with regards ro retinol for under eyes were covered in this video. Love it!
Thanks for this lovely video. What are your thoughts of erbium laser to improve skin laxity and fine lines under the lower eye lids, especially for Asian olive skin? Is it a good option other than other possible treatments such as acid peels or RF or microneedling.... thank you 🙏
Great video, only found it today and was wondering about this. What about Bakuchiol around the eyes?
she is absolutely beautiful , because she TAKES care of herself. Botox and fillers ( i see them , just right amounts ) , but its a part of being beautiful . Beauty industry is powerful .love the info
Thanks so much for the love Kateryna!
Tretinoin is not the same as retinol, it is not just the case of different strength. Both are retinoids but the first one is synthetic, retinoic acid, the second one is a natural form of vit A, milder
Hello. Thanks for info. What kind of sunscreen do you recommend??
The tips about retinols are nice, thank you!. However, it is NOT true that "all the aging is just photo aging" that is simply wrong. There is also intrinsic aging like lost of bone density, fat lost and also muscle atrophy. So an affirmation like "all aging is just photoaging" can generate false expectations in people, be careful with that. Greetings from Spain! 😉
But the channel is about skin, so we know she is referring to ageing with relation to skin, anyone that thinks otherwise is daft really.
@@dlilwon Exactly what I was thinking.
Anyone who continues to watch this channel after this daft and false claim that all aging is photo aging is as stupid as this 'doctor' is a fake.
@@dlilwon Educate yourself b4 calling other people daft. Gravity, loss of bone and muscle, facial movements etc.
all cause wrinking and sagging. Photo aging is only a small part of it. U r the stupid one here, believing this idiotic woman who calls herself a doctor. 🤪
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I started getting painful dry eyes and blurry eyes after 3 weeks of using accutane and went to my dermatologist where she told me its impossible that accutane is the cause of those problems. I have never had issues with my eyes in my whole life until i used accutane. I then stopped using accutane where the dryness and blurry vision improved a bit but it hasn't resolved and 4 years has passed already. I guess accutane caused permanent damage to my eyes somehow.
That's really bad! I can't believe she doesn't know about this! Patients should be warned beforehand!
Thanks for informing others and so sorry you had to go through this.. how about seeing an ophthalmologist he could benefit you better than a dermatologist
Accutane actually can cause damage to the
Meibomian glands of the eyes. And so can retinol near the eyes. I was watching a lot of videos on it by an eye doctor here. You should see an eye doctor.
In Hawaii a hat looks cute! In Boston, I will look crazy, although I do wear a hood and sunglasses anywhere I go in the winter! Protect those eyes❤️
Ok.. so CZcams can now read my mind. I had JUST thought "Gee I wonder if you can use Retinol around your eyes safely"..and there was your video. WOW. Thanks so much for the great information. I really enjoyed it. I just subscribed.
Ive been using Differin all over my face and neck for the last month. I did develop a little bump my eyelid a week ago and I wasn't sure if i had scratched myself, or if it was a stye. Now I know it's most likely from the adapalene gel!! I really want to get rid of the light crepey-ness of my inner eyelid, but I'd rather be able to see.
Trentinoin (prescription) is not just "higher concentration" then retinol. Prescription trentinoin is retinoic acid. Retinol has to be converted by your skin to retinaldehyde, then to retinoic acid. So it's a multi step process where trentinoin is already retinoic acid so it doesn't have to go through all those steps. It's not just the strength that's different.
Thank you for this video. I have fine lines and have never used retinol around the eyes but have some dry eye issues anyway. My husband loves me and there's no reason to harm my eyes to get a very small change to the natural aging process.
I'm glad this helped! Totally agree with you!
Thanks pretty Dr, any retinol can be use around the eye area? Or specifically eye cream retinol only?
great video! I have a question, I use a pea sized amount of Retin A 0.25% on my face every night. But I don't put it around my eyes. I stop at around my high level because I have keratoconus. Is is safe?
What fillers do you use on your forehead and in between your brows?
Appreciate all your information!!!
thanks for watching Susan!
Hi Dr! You look amazing !!! Can I put ialuset on my face or around the eyes and around my mouth ? And mixed with retinol???
This was extremely helpful- thank you!
Yes
What do you think about Avene A-Oxitive Smoothing Eye Contour Cream which contain retinaldehyde? I’m looking for an eyecream to remove my undereye millia..
Hey, I know your comment is old. But the CZcamsr and Dermatologist Dr Dray recommended it! I also used it and had no problems. But I don't know if it will help with milia
Can you do a video on dark circles and getting rid of them with regards to people of color?
Dr. VANITA Rattan has a series of youtube videos on this.
Thank you for this informative video. I am looking into Neutrogena multiaction eye cream. It has Retinyl Palmitate. Could that also possibly affect the goblet cells????
Hi Dr Wong, watched with a lot of interest. I've been using tretinoin since July 2023 (1 month) and usually use a pea size on my face once a week. Whatever's leftover on my fingers, i would gently apply over my eye area, a bit below my eyebrows and below my lower eye lashes. When you say retinol is toxic to the meibomian glands and globlet cells, do you mean when it gets INTO your eyes by accident or when it is absorbed by the skin near your eyes? I wasn't clear on this despite watching your video twice. Hope you will be kind to confirm. I do have evaporative dry eyes syndrome. Recent eye check confirmed my meibomian glands is making oil but the oil is not flowing down, it's just hardened under my eye lids. But I have always been suffering from dry eyes since my 20s and now at 47, it feels even more dry. After seeing your video, am not sure if it's because of the use of tretinoin around my eyes but it's only been 1 month of usage. I have been careful not to get any into my eyes but would really like to know if absorption of it via the skin around the eyes can also cause death of the meibomian glands and goblet cells? Thank u so much.
Can it reduce eye bags? You look great by the way
In Mexico, this is sold otc! 😀
I love this, just turned 62 yesterday.... don’t look it! Start early!
it's so interesting what's considered OTC in other countries. I know many prescription eye drops are sold in OTC in Asia!
I know a lot about skincare and ingrediënts but did not know this about the dry eyes! 42 myself and use tretinoide and retinol with periods so really helpfull.
Learned something new today, cool:)
Just found your channel, very informative video, thank you for explaining it in depth especially about dry eye. Thank you 🙏💗
Melika, I am so glad this helped! Thank you!
hi i have macular degeneration would you recommend i still use tretinoin?????? please help
I have very textured skin with deep lines under my eyes and I'm just 18, 19 in March and I'm using the 0.5%, and i can see a difference but it does feel sensitive when i lightly scratch my skin . but I have the oil retinol.
Your skin is beautiful!! You don't look your age at all. I thought you were around 30 years old!! Wow!! Thank you for your advice!! I appreciate it!! I wear sunscreen all year round with an SPF of 30. I also wear a big floppy hat. It helps to keep the sun off my face. The sun can cause wrinkles around the eyes. I have crow's feet at my age. I'm 67 years old. I've have had crow's feet my entire life. I didn't wear sunglasses or sunscreen when I was a child growing up in New York. I lived on Long Island for most of my life. I was born and raised there. So, I was in the sun all summer long. Now, we live in Houston, Texas. I'm in the sun all year round down here. That's why I wear sunscreen everyday, even on cloudy days. Thank you very much for this video! I appreciate it!! 💖
I've been using tretinoin for about 2years .Italian version gave me a tiny peelingfor a short amount of time (funny but I enjoyed it)but the German one (Cordess Vas) is a cremier form and no peeling at all.(0.5).I used from the beginning every day,no irritation no side effects..is it working at all? Is it possible that its not working for me? I have sensitive light skin,Thank you for yr answer.
Thanks for this video! I have been using tret for acne for quite a while now and I never really made the connection between using it and my dry eye getting so much worse - I saw an eye doctor last week and she diagnosed me with meibomian gland dysfunction. We talked about punctal plugs (she put me on a steroid eye drop and a lipid one for two months to see if it helps) but there's a good chance I'll have to quit using tret altogether - I'm already struggling with dry eye a lot after two crosslinking surgeries for my keratoconus and I'm horrified at the thought that I might have done even more damage to my eyes by using tret. Do you think it'll get better if I drop the tret? I don't apply it around the eyes but it *is* pretty strong stuff. :(
Yes, hopefully it will improve and the tret hasn't caused permanent meibomian gland dropout. It is strong stuff. and you have to be careful because of your keratoconus. Try the plugs and steroid drops as your doctor recommends and see if that improves it.
@@DrRupaWong Thank you for your reply, I will do so! I have stopped using my tretinoin (I was on the 0.1% version, so literally the strongest dose ever). I'll try 0.025% or a cosmetic grade retinol to see if my eyes are willing to put up with that as acne is no joke either and I've heard you can have results with that, only much slower (and I already have results, I just need to keep them up). If not, well - I'll just have to face the fact that I cannot use Vit A products because of my eyes. Thank you again.
@@aquana did your eyes improve with steroids drops and no tret?
@@TheUltharcats The steroids didn't really help. I had to get silicone punctal plugs and drastically lowered my tret dosage + went for another brand of lipid-based eye drop because I couldn't deal with my horrible acne and I figured it doesn't really matter, my eyes are screwed from keratoconus and crosslinking surgery anyway. I was off it for a few weeks but didn't really notice any improvement. Trying scleral lenses soon.
@@aquana thanks for your answer, I am really sorry you are still on pain after 1 year of trying different treatments. I am starting with dry eye for using tret 0.1, I regret so much.
Glad I found this. I have been using Tretinoin around my eyes with no problems at all for a few months. I will stop though.
Glad this helped, Kathleen!
can you take a look on Eye Serum and Eye Cream of Breylee brand? Do u think its safe?
Hi what is the best eye cream for sensitive eyes and dry eye lids ?
This was *really* informative! Thanks
Hi Dr. Rupa. I wish I watched your video earlier, I learned a lot of information. I did not know retinols were that strong. I have been using it for 3-4 days straight at night for under my eyes. Now my wrinkles under my eyes is more visible and worse. How can I fix this?
Howbu fix ur wrinkles help
What is a safe eye cream or serum to use around the eyes to help with fine lines and bags and dark circles under the eyes if you don't want fillers or botox thanks
I use differin gel every night before my moisturizer. I'm 37 with acneic skin. I definitely use spf 50 everyday.
I used it under my eyes because had sun damage and crowfeet and it worked. The wrinkles softened and had 0 side effects.
Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for sharing!
Tretinoin .05% or retinol?
i’m only 20 and i have lines under my eyes and really bad dark circles. i don’t know what to do
Try niacinimide for the dark circles :) I feel like it’s helped mine a bit
I started using Retin A when I was 28. I’m 59. I had PRK 15 years ago on one eye. No damage ... what is your opinion on PRK after years of using RetinA? Kind of scared me
Hydration and essential fatty acids / omega 3s help dry eye.... alcohol can cause dry eye. I’m 59 and people take me for in my late 30s... yes good but not if I may be damaging my eyes using Retin A under my eyes. I would appreciate your opinion . Thanks for your video !!
You answered what im mostly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
So glad to help, Shiela!
I have VERY dry eyes and have to take Xiidra and I believe the retin A has played a part. I would not use even close to your eyes or you are taking a chance of getting MGD.
I've been using retinol at lower levels for about one year but then I figured I should boost the concentration. I have festoons and the festoon under my left eye just ballooned out! I kept adding more retinol hoping that it would fix the problem... and then, it hit me! It's my retinol. I stopped using it a couple of days ago and the inflammation seems to be coming down... but very slowly. And my lower eyelid twitching has stopped. THANK GOD! Thanks for this video... I am hopeful my skin will eventually repair itself.
Goodness! That sounds scary. I'm glad the swelling is going down. Thank you for sharing.
whats your ags , i got festoons at age of 29
@@Prriya.english.trainer I'm 66 years old. I had a lower blepharoplasty 10 months ago. I would say that the right festoon is better because I received laser treatment at the same time as the blepharoplasty. But the left one is still there.
I’ve googled ophthalmologist tested eye creams with no luck. What do you recommend?
That was very informative, thank you 😊
I never had dry eyes until starting retinol. Now i have severe ocular disease. Definitely not worth the damage. I didnt even notice an improvement in my skin because i used it for such a short time before my eyes were damaged.
I’m sorry you had that trouble; thank you for sharing. What % trentinoin did you use?
How long did you use please ? Did you directley use it on eyelids ? I had the same problem after just 5 ou 6 days of use !!
Hi Dr. Rupa! :) I have milia under my eyes and was wondering if you think it’s okay to put a little retinol under there to combat the milia or is there a better product and how often?
I'm having the same problem 😢
Can I use Aha or Bha creams after applying shea butter please clarify it.
Lots of valuable information. Many thanks
You look like you’re in your 20’s. No joke.
Aww thank you!!!!
I thought you were about 35
Thank you for the video Dr. Wong. If I understand you correctly, you are recommending to wear sunscreen even if you are inside the house all day?
Yes, because we may still be exposed to UVA rays and damaging lights(from a lightbulb or electronic devices).
Excellent, Dr. Thank you.
This was so helpful
Are the effects on the meibomian glands fully reversible? That happened to me and I had to stop tretinoin (even if I didn’t put it near the eyes but it probably migrates..). I also was on some hormonal medications that could contribute to the dry eye. After I stopped both topical tretinoin and medications dry eye improved but not to its previous state. Can be the cell loss permanent or can the MG cells regenerate?
If the meibomian glands are just damaged and/or plugged but still present they can resume functioning after cessation of the drug. However if they are damaged and plugged long enough they atrophy and do not regenerate. Unfortunately in many cases the damage is permanent and irreversible. There is a test your ophthalmologist can performed called a Meiboscan which is very useful in determining the status of your glands and monitor progress.
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@@allanrobbins5584 What do you mean with glands being plugged? Hope to hear
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n The meibomian glands provide the oils that are critical to maintaining a healthy tear film. Due to a lot of factors related to modern living the glands secretions become thickened over time and the glands stop performing their natural function. The material produced changes from an oil similar in appearance to olive oil to a whitish concretion similar in consistency to toothpaste.
@@allanrobbins5584 Hi, thanks for the reply.
But it is still not actually clear to me..
Also you write, like it álways happens, that the meibomian glands 'turn into toothpaste'.. ;) I dont think this always happens in our modern society
to be honest. But I have not the knowledge about it all...
Hi I’m suffering from severe dry eyes (with or without retin a) I wanted to get Fraxel done around my eyes (upper and lower lid) do you think that’s safe? Laser dermatologist never talk about whether that’s safe for your actual eye health. Also is retin a okay for dry eyes just on the lower lid? Thank you
There is a lot of positive reviews on Amazon about Silver-MSM cream/ triple strength.
Thank you Dr. This life changing video. God bless you.
Good video, thanks. Did I miss the link you promised to your favorite hat brand? I'm on the lookout for a new go-to hat.
Very informative! I don't really want to take a chance using retinol around my eyes, do you have any other suggestions? I have purple under eye circles, many fine lines, and texture ( little tiny bumps) I know there's a name for it but I just can't remember. I'm looking for something that might help improve all of those things, any suggestions would be super helpful! Thanks and God bless ❤
The bumps are called millias. I've had them for ages (they run in my family) and I've tried tons of products and done lots of research. I'm sad to report, the only thing that really works is having a dermatologist manually extract them. From my experience, even the best skincare products I've used have only made a minimal difference, only visible to me when I'm looking with a magnifying mirror and good lighting.
@@elenapopovic2527 That's unfortunate, I too have tried several products. I haven't found anything that works, including high end eye creams. I'm still using up the last bit of an overpriced eye cream that made virtually no difference. Still on the hunt for something that works and is safe for the eye area. Hope you find something that works for you!
@@Jesus_is_Lord555 I have all the problems you have, including the bumps, which in my case (and possibly yours) aren't milia but just visible sebaceous glands. Nothing can be done about those. I have also tried everything for my undereye circles, from IPL to laser to microneedling to filler and even carboxytherapy. None of those worked but I finally found something now that made a difference. It's called Sunekos and it's an injectable containing hyaluronic acid and amino acids. It's not a filler, it's more of a booster. My undereye cicles aren't gone, but look a lot better. I think for now it's only available in Europe though (and you need a skilled injector), so it depends on where you live. You might have to wait a while.
I've heard of people "burning" their skin around the eye from using a cream and seeing a scar. I've been wondering if it was from retinol creams. Would retinol do that or is it some other kind of cream?
When I put retinol serum under my eyes, I get a burning/stinging sensation. I guess I’ll have to stop putting retinol under my eyes
@@sumayyahfarooq3349 I think people may be referring to retinol. I just got eye cream with retinol. I've heard it can help remove milia around the eyes. I've had them for many years and slowly I'm seeing more, mine never go away. I asked my dermatologist to remove them, but she told me to do it at home and gave me a lance it. I don't have the guts to do it and heard it's a bad idea to do it yourself. I'm going to try a tiny drop of retinol on a q-tip and apply it just to one of the milia and see how it goes from there.
@@user-gh3rv1of2b what type of retinol did you use for milia
Thanks Dr! I saw your vid on Botox around the eyes. Can you do a vid on the different amount of units used for different areas
Are niacinamide serum safe under eye ?
And will it help with lines and wrinkles ?
You look so young!! What's a good eye cream to prevent droopy eyelids with age? Thank you.
What you just said you are on your 40s😶😶😶😶 unbelievable..
You look amazing ❣
Thanks Sumi!
What brand retinol products do you recommend?
This is so fascinating. Thank you for educating us. I see a lot of brands like avene make eye-specific retinol creams...would you recommend steering clear of those?
Interesting video. So damage to goblet cells, is that just from using Retinol near the eyes? How about using Retinol in a face cream(away from eyes)? Can that potentially cause dry eyes?
It shouldn't b/c it should be far enough from the conjunctiva and lids. But it's why oral tretinoin can cause severe dry eyes and they won't let you have LASIK if you're on it.
@@DrRupaWong thank you. I just bought a zmurad Tetinol face wash, I will be returning it. Just to clarify, as long as my face cream does not go near my conjunctiva, it should be ok to use? Jeez, noone ever told me thos before. Thank you for the information!
I stopped using because of how dry my eyes were turning evn after moisturising well
@aamani Setty Glamglow have a mask called thirsty mud and iv always used it around my eyes Glamglow also has a sheet eye mask I also use decleor rose night balm it has saved my skin. For cleanser when my skin is dry (all my life) I have used Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm. Hope that helps.
Try putting an aquaphor barrier around your eyes. It helps you control the retin a better.
Can you recommend an eye cream with SPF? Thank you.
Thank you very much for this video, it’s a subject I have been wondering about since I decided to start using a 1% retinol cream from NeoStrata (meant for the face) around my eyes once or twice a week. As an Aesthetician I would not recommend clients to do such a thing, but was concerned about the safety for myself around my eye area. I apply it on my eye lids as well in an even smaller quantity. You spoke about applying retinol on the skin under the eyes, but I’m wondering if there are additional concerns for eye health if applied to the entire eyelid as well? Thank you very much!
Hi Rupa! I am going through a medical issue where if i eat sugar, my left eye flares up (gets red, watery, stings) and I need to use a steroid drop to calm it down. Have you ever encountered anything like this in your career? My opthamologist and family doctor are very confused.
I stopped eating sugar long ago because it causes so much inflammation in the body. A high carbohydrate high sugar diet tends to cause huge problems in people as they age especially if they have a genetics of being carb intolerant such as diabetics. I crossed over to using xylitol or monk fruit for sweetness and I don't use sugar at all. You may want to try and change your diet and avoid what bugs your system. Best of luck to you.
@@sylviaking8866 thank you! i have cut out sugar for almost a year now :) my main concern is why it only targets one eye and not the other lol
@@jazzyc1894 I wonder over your lifetime if you had some minor damage to that one eye and inflammation now tends to attack that one eye I for example have one knee that gets inflamed and when I look back to my youth I injured it when I was 12 but now it causes me problems. I know that vitamin A zinc and natural vitamin c are very important for eye health plus lutein and zeaxanthin. Maybe adding this to your diet may help your eyes. I also take good quality fish oil as the DHA is the primary building block of the retina of your eye and the gray matter of your brain. Maybe these nutrients will help your eye give it a try and see.
@@sylviaking8866 thank you!
@@jazzyc1894 you are very welcome I hope it helps.
I subscribed the minute I saw you wearing a large hat and long sleeves to the beach 😂 that’s so me as well, struggles of colored skin
I totally get those pigment spots if I don't! And don't forget the big sunglasses!
Hello Dr. please put the link to the sunscreen you mentioned💗
Thank you for this video Dr. Wong. I just began using retinol and you really answered so many of my questions in your simple explanation. I really appreciate it! I subscribed to your page... many blessings to you! Heidi Lynn
So happy to find an ophthalmologist with a take on this!! What about covering the eyelid and lining the lower lash line with aquaphor to stop it from migrating into those areas? Will that protect my eye health but allow me to still get the benefits of the retinol on the skin around my eyes (which is where I show my age the most...I’m 41)? Also, when you say right now users are not advised to get Lasik....Do you mean they should stop the use of Retin-A before their surgery and then they can resume after they have healed from Lasik? Or do they have to give up retin a for good? I was just beginning to look into lasik myself. Thank you for your time!!
Dr. Dray actually suggest doing this
Yes! That’s where I got the idea but wanted to know an ophthalmologist’s opinion too :)
@@beckyjgregory yeah I was hoping she would answer your question as well
Do you remember which video of Dr Dray’s this was where she mentions the aquaphor around the eyes?
@@CamilaSaurus search what to use and to avoid starting tretinoin
Hi doc! Love your videos! How does oral acutane/isotretinoin effect the eyes? Would love to know how my acne medication may damage my eyes (I know you touched on this briefly, thanks 🥰)
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It can cause goblet cell death. Goblet cells make the mucin for your tear film, so without it, your tears evaporate too quickly, leading to dry eye syndrome. LASIK patients can get more dry eye after surgery and it can disrupt the refraction, so that's why they want you to be off Accutane before having LASIK. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3694789/?fbclid=IwAR10FTO0lsY4UwTb0edufT3iK4tJ7jqJR6Cv36vV5Z3z1hAEYYAAiGbTOWU
I have dry eyes naturally. I guess I won't be getting Lasik then. Lol!
Doc, you are drop dead gorgeous. Could you please share your skin care journey like when you started retinol etc. we need more content for women with brown skin.
Thank you, Divya!! That is so kind. It is on my list of to-dos!
thank you so much! question - what sunscreen/s do you recommend? i'd heard for so long that sunscreen's chemicals itself are not good for your skin so i hadn't worn sunscreen since i was a teen (i'm now 38) but have noticed my skin showing signs of more rapid aging last two years.
Retin a has given me broken capallaries under my eyes and around my nose. Now I have thin skin and lots of veining that's visible under my eyes that was never there before retin a. Why did this happen? So much blue veins show under my eyes now with broken capillaries...
Moisturize and repair your skin barrier. Use lower dose
Did you continue using? Any updates?
There is some misleading/inaccurate information in this video.
1. 1:08 Tretinoin is not the "generic name" for prescription strength "retinol" (more accurate to say RETINOID). It is a TYPE of prescription Retinoid. Strictly speaking it is a retinoic acid. Others types of prescription topical Retinoids include Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene.
2. 1:20 "just going to call" Tretinoin "retinol" because of difficulty with pronunciation is not appropriate. You can refer to it as "retinoic acid" or "prescription Retinoid". But it is misleading and potentially confusing to viewers and patients if you choose to simplify or dumb it down because it's "easier".
3. 4:48 Retin A is tretinoin. It is strictly topical. You do not take systemic Retin A to treat acne.
The acne medication you are referring to is Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane. Although the names are similar they are in fact different medications.
I appreciate you are an eye surgeon and dermatology is not your field of specialisation but you are making these videos to educate viewers and with that comes a responsibility to provide accurate information. Speaking as a fellow medical professional, I hope you too can appreciate that correct terminology and information is important.
Thank you!
I hope everyone who sees the video sees this comment, as well.
I cannot believe someone educated to doctoral degree (regardless of their field) can spread misinformation so frivolously.
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that Tretinoin does come in pill form. It's usually only administered this way to promote cell growth in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy. But yeah, it definitely seemed like she was thinking of Accutane. A simple mistake.
www.medicinenet.com/tretinoin-oral/article.htm
Ivey Peters My apologies for the error. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
@@kikiTHEalien you mean medical degree - MD. Doctoral is PhD - doctor of philosophy.
@@andraconstantin9459 No, I mean doctoral degree of education regardless of the field - exactly what I wrote.
Wait some retinoids can get rid of minor sun damage and minor wrinkles?
Dct i am taking medicin for alargic problem...... Can i use retionl 0.2%?