Retin-A Causing Vision Loss?

January 19, 2011
Asked By:CollegeStudent99 in USA

I am a 20-year-old female. I was paranoid that I had wrinkles, so I started using a pea-size amount of 0.05% generic Retin-A on my undereyes, crow's feet area and eyelids nightly for about 3-4 weeks (I used an SPF 15 lotion during the day). My eye skin got drier so I put Cetaphil on top of the Retin-A. I got no irritation at first, but my concern is my vision is slightly blurrier; the Retin-A probably got into my eyes. Did I damage my eyesight and eye skin forever?

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Retin-A and vision loss.

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Retin-A and vision loss.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2016

Answer: Permanent vision change due to Retin A around the eye is unlikely

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Permanent vision change due to Retin A around the eye is unlikely

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Retin-a and blurry vision

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Retin-a and blurry vision

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September 15, 2017

Answer: Not likely

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Answer: Not likely

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