Did you know your eyes are technically a part of your brain? The only part of the brain that is on the outside of your scull.
I think that is SO COOL, but I’m nerdy like that.*
Anyway, I’m also old and with that sometimes comes DRY eyes.
I have always had rabbit eyes (haha – you know with the blond lashes) and struggled with redness in my eyes upon waking and before bed. One day I woke up with a bunch of broken blood vessels in one eye and I went to the doctor and she told me I had dry eye. I tried lots of the over the counter eye drops, both for redness and for dryness.
I want to emphasize I am NOT any kind of medical expert! You should check with your doctor and eye doctor before trying any products to treat your eyes.
The good news is I have found some things that work for me, the bad news is that a couple are harder to get and they are all expensive. 🙁
The first is called Retaine. It is single-dose eye drops for dry eye and it really works.
They keep my eyes so much more moisturized than anything I have tried and seem to hold the moisture longer. They are expensive but worth it to me. They may not work for you so ask your eye care professional first!
The second one is called Lumify. These are redness removers that actually last and they have less of that rebound effect. I have to say they are next level for making your eyes look bright. They are only available in the US right now but I buy them on eBay. Again, not cheap but they last me a long time.
Finally the third thing is for the dry skin around your eyes! I don’t think you really need a separate eye cream from your regular moisturizer, but I like a heavier consistency around my eyes than on the rest of my face. I saw the makeup artist Lisa Eldridge recommend this Creamy Eye Treatment from Kiehl’s a couple of years ago and I have been using it ever since. I like it partly because it does a good job of keeping in the moisture but also because it doesn’t seem to migrate into my little rabbit eyes. 🙂
If you have any favorites, let me know in the comments below!
* If you want to know more about eyes and neurobiology check out Andrew Huberman’s new podcast.
Great post Kathy, thanks. I struggle with dry, red eyes too and would like to try the Lumify, but I can’t find it anywhere in Canada. Where do you buy it?
Thanks for reading Leslie! yes – Lumify is unfortunately not available in Canada. I mention I buy them on EBay but I don’t have a particular seller I go back to. I buy a couple at a time and look for a good price and a seller with a very high rating. Obviously I make sure the packages are sealed when they come. It is not the best but I have had good luck with it. They make a huge difference. Hope this helps! xo
Sorry I just reread your post. It clearly says where you get it. I must be moving too fast this week or thinking too slowly. I’ll try eBay.
Have a great long weekend. Stay warm!