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Nov 16 2008, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Joined: 30-August 07 From: Asheville, NC |
I had NO idea that this could effect your eyes!
I am finishing up Accutane and have all the redness and flushing, but another big problem I have had is my eyes being bloodshot all the time! Red, itchy, dry, bloodshot. Ive been googling this like crazy now! lol Can anyone else relate? |
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Nov 16 2008, 03:03 PM
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![]() Drink water! Group: Moderators Joined: 15-April 07 From: USA |
Have you been diagnosed with rosacea? If you have and you think it is affecting your eyes speak with your derm as soon as you can.
If you have NOT been diagnosed with rosacea, ask your derm if you might have it. My guess though is that the accutane itself is simply making your eyes red. It happens a lot with accutane.
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Nov 16 2008, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 19-March 07 From: UK |
Accutane does indeed induce rosacea, my derm who is the best in the UK states that it is fairly common. Sometimes resolves, sometimes doesn't. Ocular rosacea can be a bastard, topical rosex gel, low dose flaxseed oil and low viscosity tear replacements work best.
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Nov 16 2008, 11:05 PM
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![]() Lee H Group: Veteran Members Joined: 17-September 08 From: Down South |
I have always had red, gritty eyes. Accutane seems to make my eyes drier (a very common side effect) and therefore more red and gritty.
This does not necessarily mean you have rosacea, you really have to have that diagnosed. Many people think they have it but actually do not. Ocular rosacea is also common with rosacea as Lamarr said. Look at some pictures of Bill Clinton, he has rosacea and it affects his eyes.
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