Is Retinol Safe Around Your Eyes? Eye Doctor Explains

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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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@ingaju88 3 года назад

03:20 starts taking about eyes and retinol round eyes.

@FaithHannah2468 3 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@Tre_mebunda 3 года назад

thanksssss

@Mehrshah77 3 года назад

Thnks alot 🙏

@salmabenzzine570 3 года назад

thank you, you’re a gift 💝

@nadimu143 3 года назад

You're the real MVP! Lol! Thank you! 😄

@samanthaasher4739 4 года назад

She said she was in her 40’s!!! So naturally gorgeous!

@TheForevergrace87 3 года назад

Yes..her cosmetic injector has most likely done an amazing job with Botox around the crows feet and forehead:)

@liaapintea 3 года назад

@@TheForevergrace87 Haters gonna hate :p

@elenacortez4637 3 года назад

@@TheForevergrace87 👍🏼

@TheForevergrace87 3 года назад

@@liaapintea no hate here..was not meant to be a negative comment

@undercoverhamster2549 3 года назад

@@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

@izzyg5594 3 года назад

THANK YOU so much, I turn 37 today and am just now getting into skincare bc I love myself enough to do it finally.

@lotusgrl444 2 года назад

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

@DrAlexandraMayer 3 года назад

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!

@tatianaa.3694 3 года назад

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! 😉

@dlilwon 2 года назад

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.

@AnnemieM 2 года назад

@@dlilwon Exactly what I was thinking.

@sunitasingh-oo9mz 2 года назад

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.

@sunitasingh-oo9mz 2 года назад

@@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. 🤪

@anasnajjar993 2 года назад

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@RenaMalikMD 4 года назад

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!

@DrRupaWong 4 года назад

Thanks Rena! I was smearing it all under my eyes for the same reason until I did this research!

@zoeeb 4 года назад

has it worked? i have the same problem as u

@Moonshine-ne1kp 5 месяцев назад

@@DrRupaWong Damn Rupa, you look 25!

@marihanbadr1271 3 года назад

No one talks about this and it's so important. Thank u so much!

@sunshinesmile94 3 года назад

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.

@kikiTHEalien 3 года назад

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.

@boxcars10 3 года назад

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

@sunshinesmile94 3 года назад

Ivey Peters My apologies for the error. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

@andraconstantin9459 3 года назад

@@kikiTHEalien you mean medical degree - MD. Doctoral is PhD - doctor of philosophy.

@kikiTHEalien 3 года назад

@@andraconstantin9459 No, I mean doctoral degree of education regardless of the field - exactly what I wrote.

@Bamx333 3 года назад

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!!

@heatherbrooke7613 3 года назад

Yes around your eyes 👀 I can’t believe I actually got some from my dr so I m on it !!

@alessandraferrara7565 3 года назад

So I can use retinol around my eyes and mouth?

@destinychild4659 2 месяца назад

@@alessandraferrara7565If you listened it, she didn't recommend it.

@heyheyikki4607 3 года назад

FINALLY! all of the questions that I have with regards ro retinol for under eyes were covered in this video. Love it!

@katerynakostyukova2752 3 года назад

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

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the love Kateryna!

@bluedasher74 3 года назад

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.

@angelinataherin3102 2 года назад

like forever?

@Nixla 4 года назад

Very informative, thank you for sharing. I was wondering if there are safe alternatives for use around the eyes.

@angeliajanina6017 3 года назад

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.

@angeliajanina6017 3 года назад

@Denise Vasquez Lemrick when I have put it on my hooded eyes, the crease gets very crusty, like, seriously painful.

@irismiller4087 3 года назад

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.

@CK28nz 3 года назад

Happened with me too .. used retinol based eye cream 3 weeks ago got little styes on my lash lines

@jazzyc1894 4 года назад

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)

@DrRupaWong 4 года назад

Absolutely!

@jazzyc1894 4 года назад

@@DrRupaWong Thank you so much!

@marisamorais3150 3 года назад

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

@haykymadalina 3 года назад

@@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!

@marisamorais3150 3 года назад

@@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

@oleandra3759 3 года назад

You look like you’re in your 20’s. No joke.

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

Aww thank you!!!!

@tokyodoru 3 года назад

I thought you were about 35

@NatalieM123 3 года назад

This was extremely helpful- thank you!

@TheLevantine 3 года назад

Yes

@miaash3870 3 года назад

DR. Rupa, What recommendations would you have for using DMSO + magnesium oil on the face to improve vision and better skin complexion/tone?

@clairemarquez9044 4 года назад

Appreciate all your information!!!

@DrRupaWong 4 года назад

thanks for watching Susan!

@TheMcleodGirl 3 года назад

Ok.. so RU-vid 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.

@deborahrani4849 3 года назад

This was so helpful

@palania.subramaniam4271 2 года назад

Excellent, Dr. Thank you.

@KatWrangler 3 года назад

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.

@brendaorozco1195 3 года назад

Anne, I am 39 years old. What advice would you give me?

@iamshadowbanned699 Год назад

@@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.

@amk2884 3 года назад

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.

@joangentile2731 3 года назад

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!! 💖

@missistroberi 2 года назад

You answered what im mostly what I wanted to know. Thanks!

@DrRupaWong Год назад

So glad to help, Shiela!

@AgnieRF 3 года назад

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

@andreia5559 3 года назад

Great video, only found it today and was wondering about this. What about Bakuchiol around the eyes?

@anne-mariemarshall3105 3 года назад

Lots of valuable information. Many thanks

@luizapestana 3 года назад

That was very informative, thank you 😊

@argoneonoble 2 года назад

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.

@msmo3527 3 года назад

This was *really* informative! Thanks

@anasyoussry 2 года назад

Thank you Dr. This life changing video. God bless you.

@Jimmyboygohome 4 года назад

Great video. Thank you

@viennabexley9373 3 года назад

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❤️

@Sunshine17068 3 года назад

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.

@Rwissam1987 3 года назад

That's really bad! I can't believe she doesn't know about this! Patients should be warned beforehand!

@lolososo6760 Год назад

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

@jannahnezzar6412 Год назад

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.

@Mimi-el7rs 3 года назад

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

@monye9963 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this information with us.

@brandinshaeffer8970 2 года назад

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.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

I'm glad this helped! Totally agree with you!

@bethkaufman2654 3 года назад

In Mexico, this is sold otc! 😀 I love this, just turned 62 yesterday.... don’t look it! Start early!

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

it's so interesting what's considered OTC in other countries. I know many prescription eye drops are sold in OTC in Asia!

@tammyjenkins730 3 года назад

Hello. Thanks for info. What kind of sunscreen do you recommend??

@wildcard749 3 года назад

your complexion is really good

@teresaj4876 3 года назад

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!

@KathleenWoodsmskathywoods 2 года назад

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.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Glad this helped, Kathleen!

@meli1368 2 года назад

Just found your channel, very informative video, thank you for explaining it in depth especially about dry eye. Thank you 🙏💗

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Melika, I am so glad this helped! Thank you!

@lubnan08 3 года назад

I use differin gel every night before my moisturizer. I'm 37 with acneic skin. I definitely use spf 50 everyday.

@babyyjanna 3 года назад

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.

@jetlibe 3 года назад

Can it reduce eye bags? You look great by the way

@queenofstitcheswarrior2668 3 года назад

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:)

@Jahida360 3 года назад

Very helpful I'm 39 and starting to see discoloration very badly living Florida use the sunblock all the time but that skin is still aging lol... You look absolutely beautiful thank you for these tips

@SiriuslyYours 3 года назад

This is invaluable advice!

@arelyteves5052 3 года назад

What fillers do you use on your forehead and in between your brows?

@Dandelion_flight 3 года назад

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 🙏

@liveinthemoment419 2 года назад

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.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Thank you, Divya!! That is so kind. It is on my list of to-dos!

@jewelhenry6693 3 года назад

Can you do a video on dark circles and getting rid of them with regards to people of color?

@nickyjohnson3194 3 года назад

Dr. VANITA Rattan has a series of youtube videos on this.

@marciavp2803 3 года назад

I've been using tretinoin for almost a year and I put it under my eyes, no side effects so far. I started with 0,25 and now I'm using 0,5.

@sherrynchin3987 3 года назад

Do you see any improvements?

@Nuumidia 3 года назад

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@willowmanfre7531 3 года назад

@@sherrynchin3987 no I don’t tbh

@Morena.S. 3 года назад

@Sherryn Chin I notice a very big difference

@urekmazino2086 3 года назад

@@sherrynchin3987 I am on month 9, purging lasted 2 months and I see MAJOR differences

@Anishaa_23 3 года назад

Hi Dr! You look amazing !!! Can I put ialuset on my face or around the eyes and around my mouth ? And mixed with retinol???

@kevinhanley6462 2 года назад

Very interesting!

@MegKampen Год назад

I used it under my eyes because had sun damage and crowfeet and it worked. The wrinkles softened and had 0 side effects.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for sharing!

@SkipYearSix 7 месяцев назад

Tretinoin .05% or retinol?

@TeaRoseLover 3 года назад

You look so young!! What's a good eye cream to prevent droopy eyelids with age? Thank you.

@smpreece51 Год назад

Thank you. I’ve been thinking of trying Retinol so this is very helpful

@DrRupaWong Год назад

You're so welcome, Sharon! Please let me know if you try it how it works out for you. Thanks for being here!

@lindabragg4125 3 года назад

Thank you I didn’t know about the sun problem.

@Baphometrose Год назад

Glad I found this information. I'm almost three months into Tretinoin (0.25%) and even though most of the irritation (purging) has subsided I started putting it around my eyes. I've noticed occasional blurriness and random eye twitching.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Oh no! Definitely don't apply to the eyes anymore.

@garssympa500 Год назад

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.

@DrRupaWong Год назад

Goodness! That sounds scary. I'm glad the swelling is going down. Thank you for sharing.

@Prriya.english.trainer Год назад

whats your ags , i got festoons at age of 29

@garssympa500 Год назад

@@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.

@valeriegarcia3721 3 года назад

you look great!!! BEAUTIFUL!

@beadedbracelet 2 года назад

Is Vitamine A soft gel good for wrinkle because is rentinol

@zoogirl7536 4 года назад

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.

@ktstone1443 2 года назад

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.

@RexRaven22 2 года назад

I’m sorry you had that trouble; thank you for sharing. What % trentinoin did you use?

@NinorahDeux Год назад

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 !!

@Susie.wemove 3 года назад

Pretty woman. Gorgeous skin💜

@reedelavega 3 года назад

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

@aquana 3 года назад

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. :(

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

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.

@aquana 3 года назад

@@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.

@TheUltharcats 2 года назад

@@aquana did your eyes improve with steroids drops and no tret?

@aquana 2 года назад

@@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.

@TheUltharcats 2 года назад

@@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.

@sammylove14 3 года назад

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?

@tiaraamira1282 2 года назад

I'm having the same problem 😢

@WildflowerChristian 3 года назад

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

@Dana-pm9td 3 года назад

Are niacinamide serum safe under eye ? And will it help with lines and wrinkles ?

@sumistha5869 3 года назад

What you just said you are on your 40s😶😶😶😶 unbelievable.. You look amazing ❣

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

Thanks Sumi!

@Jesus_is_Lord555 3 года назад

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 ❤

@elenapopovic2527 3 года назад

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.

@Jesus_is_Lord555 3 года назад

@@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!

@santanacaipirinha9536 3 года назад

@@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.

@user-pl1hz8pu1p 2 года назад

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????

@neba_heals 2 года назад

Hello Dr. please put the link to the sunscreen you mentioned💗

@SvetlanaPiller 3 года назад

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?

@MajesticL. 2 года назад

Yes, because we may still be exposed to UVA rays and damaging lights(from a lightbulb or electronic devices).

@camillenia3886 3 года назад

GOD Bless you all. GOD Loves you all. Have a blessed day everyone.

@redrobin7638 3 года назад

I didn't know that I could put moisturizer on top of my retinal - good tip!

@riskymaulana9158 3 года назад

i use it differently, put moisturizer before using retinol or retinoic acid, it goes for buffering my skin and its really works well on my skin

@mickeyriley918 3 года назад

She reminds me of Christel Khalil of Y&R. Soooo pretty.

@kristelane8390 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm starting to see aging around my eyes but I'm also super anxious about anything around my eyes because I already have optic atrophy. 😭

@cmnguyen221 3 года назад

Thank you so much for explaining how retinols can affect the lacrimal and meibomian glands! I started getting recurring styes since I started retinol and didn’t make the connection until a year later. My primary care doctor and optometrist also denied that there could’ve been a connection. I’ve seen some dermatologists recommend applying a thick product like Vaseline underneath the eye and on the eyelid prior to applying retinol. Do you think this would be a good solution to preventing gland damage?

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@RexRaven22 2 года назад

Where on the eye area we’re you applying it?what percentage were you using and how often? Could you please give an update and info on if you still use it in that area?

@debbie2179 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the refresher! Good info. The dry eye correlation was news to me & I'm a nurse... Mahalo ❣️

@DrRupaWong 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@dodgebanda876 2 года назад

Thanks pretty Dr, any retinol can be use around the eye area? Or specifically eye cream retinol only?

@maheeshaguruge1348 3 года назад

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

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

I totally get those pigment spots if I don't! And don't forget the big sunglasses!

@michelleu8D 3 года назад

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?

@aroragirl7368 2 года назад

Howbu fix ur wrinkles help

@lebooshdiaries 11 месяцев назад

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.

@AP-nx6xo 3 года назад

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 !!

@asmasyed3640 4 года назад

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 🥰) .

@DrRupaWong 4 года назад

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

@marleyhill34 4 года назад

I have dry eyes naturally. I guess I won't be getting Lasik then. Lol!

@beckyjgregory 3 года назад

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!!

@judeizzabee9543 3 года назад

Dr. Dray actually suggest doing this

@beckyjgregory 3 года назад

Yes! That’s where I got the idea but wanted to know an ophthalmologist’s opinion too :)

@jessie9653 3 года назад

@@beckyjgregory yeah I was hoping she would answer your question as well

@CamilaSaurus 2 года назад

Do you remember which video of Dr Dray’s this was where she mentions the aquaphor around the eyes?

@safi135 2 года назад

@@CamilaSaurus search what to use and to avoid starting tretinoin

@VanillaSkyy18 3 года назад

Thank you doctor! I appreciate you making this video. Lots of mixed information on google lol

@tatianal7724 4 года назад

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?

@sa._5188 3 года назад

hi i have macular degeneration would you recommend i still use tretinoin?????? please help

@user-pl1hz8pu1p 3 года назад

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?

@DrRupaWong 3 года назад

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.

@user-pl1hz8pu1p 3 года назад

@@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!

@Missquichante 3 года назад

What eye cream should I buy for fading wrinkles under my eyes?? Do you have a personal favourite Dr. ? Thank you!

@jennajai 7 месяцев назад

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.