Eye drops and blood circulation?
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:59 am Quote

I'm not sure if I am putting this in the wrong forum so sorry if I am!

I've always had really poor circulation in my eyes. This results in my eyes pretty much always being bloodshot and the edges of my under eyes being dark. I also have a bunch of little bumps in the dark area that I've come to the conclusion are not milia. I have a link to a picture of what the little bumps look like but being that I'm a new member, I'm not able to post any links. They've been there for as long as I can remember and I'm only 23 so I haven't been thinking they have much to do with my age.

Anyhow, I sort of theorize the little bumps are a result of poor blood circulation in my eyes but I'm not entirely sure.

My two questions:

1. What exactly are these little bumps and is there anything that I can to rid myself of them in the long term? I'm currently using Zack's Easy-Eye Solution and I've definitely noticed a change the majority of the eye but this part seems to be resisting and darker then the rest. I'm not really sure if they will get better as I continue to use Zack's products (note: when I use Zack's serum, the bumps smooth out if I apply enough.) I've read some theories that I should use apple cider vinegar under my eyes and it might clear them up? I use Carekate's ACV super toner DIY and I've generally avoided using it under the eyes when toning but have been deliberately getting these areas now. I've also heard some theorizes that I should use a my daily exfoliator under my eyes in addition to the rest of my face. I'm hesitant to do this because I imagine that this could cause some kind of long term damage due to the skin being so thin. Then again, it is logical that maybe they'll eventually just be "sanded of." Laughing

2. I've tried several different eye drop solutions but they all don't seem to make a dent in the slightest against the bloodshot. Can anyone recommend a product that either provides a temporary solution to them being bloodshot that I can apply frequently throughout the day or anything that works in the long term? Supplements that really make a difference? I'm a vegetarian so I read that I'm supposed to really have whiter eyes then everyone else but that doesn't seem to be effecting the bloodshot.

Any kind of feedback would be greatly appreciated!

-Dan

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:46 am Quote

Dan....about the little bumps under your eyes, I believe that I have had those too, and I think Retin A (years of it) helped. As far as bloodshot eyes goes, thats another problem I have too, but I know what it's from ( dry eyes, allergies, growths in my eyes, and wearing contacts.) I go to my local compounding pharmacy and have them make up some pure saline solution, that I put in my eyes all day, as frequently as I want. I worry about putting drops in my eyes with synthetic chemicals, so this is the perfect solution for me (no pun intended.) I have them make up several small bottles, and keep them in the frig so when I'm around the house, they are nice cold drops in my eyes and feel great.

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