Knowing how physically addictive oxymetazoline is when used as a decongestant I would be very reluctant to use it in my eyes.. Would be interesting to know if a similar product cold be made using xylometazoline which is just as effective but doesn't have the same horrible addictive cycle.. (By addictive cycle I mean that the body builds tolerance so that more is needed to get the same constrictive effect and when usage is stopped the underlying condition becomes far more severe for a period of 24-72 hours) Long term use in the sinuses (including xylometazoline) has also been linked to tissue necrosis and nerve damage due to reduced capillary flow which can lead to loss of smell and it has also been linked to the development of nasal polyps.. Nope, not going to be putting this stuff in my eyes any time soon.
@@fLaMePr0oF Oxymetazoline also found in some visine drops, and visine can be an addictive eye drop as well, or at least cause a rebound redness with long-term use. The dose of oxymetazoline in upneeq was FDA approved for long-term use however. But you are right, I am always hesitant with any long-term use of drops, a lot of things to consider. Thanks for the comment.
Why is this not recommended for those with congenital ptosis? It sounds like it could work, but would be "off label use"? Would love to use this for photos or big events.
@@lshank89 I think because the pathology is different... different cause for a congenital ptosis. But, I don't think it would hurt to try. Our office was given some trials to give to patients... you could see if your eye doc has some trials, or can get some.
i got these drops but only need for one eye. It takes about 15 minutes for them to work for me but once they do it lasts over 8 hrs. which is amazing. Hpefully it will strengthen the mueller muscle over time
My mom fell from a high place, she had palsy and ptosis and it's finally getting better , but it's sad to know this treatment isn't helpful for her medical condition. Thanks so much for the info :3
I’m actually part of a Bell’s palsy group, I have a slight droop from years ago, but some people swear by these drops! Don’t take someone’s word for it, she just has to try it!
I think this would help me not look like a zombie while filming videos at night. I swear my eyelids droop like 5mm each when it’s later in the evenings.
I recently started using these eyedrops and love them. They work so fast. Within 5 minutes, the eyelid is completely raised. I have one eye that has ptosis, but when I put it in that eye, I noticed that the other eye, which I didn't think had ptosis, looked more droopy compared to the eyelid that was lifted by the drop. So I think I have minor ptosis in the other eye and it made it more obvious by using the eye drop in the other eye. So now I use it in both eyes and it works wonderfully. I'm so happy they came out with this. My question to you is could these drops help strengthen the Muller muscle so that eventually over time, the eyelid may not need these drops and may resolve on its own?
First off, I'm so happy these drops are working out so well for you. Thanks for commenting your experience. Your question is amazing, and I don't know the answer... yet. Let me get in touch with my rep and see if he knows. I don't know if there have been any long-term studies regarding this question.
My dr is prescribing me these drops. But I’m wondering if I’ll have the same problem because I only have one eye that has a droopy eyelid. I’ll have to see how my other eye looks without the drop.
@@ThinkingCap_ Hi! Yes I did... the rep said that it isn't designed to strengthen the muscle so that it could correct itself over time. The rep was going to get back to me with more details... but never has.
Ok this is exactly what my mother in law is looking into doing. Surgery for her droopy eyelids. Some of her kids have it too. Going to share this with them today! Thanks Dr. EyeGuy, another fantastic video!
One more thing. I started taping my eye lid yesterday. Wow. I had no balance issues today when we went fishing. Walking over uneven ground. I couldn’t believe it. Still had blurry vision but not as bad and zero balance problems. And this walk was normally something I would do and have to hang in to my husbands arm.
@@DrEyeGuy no I don’t believe so. I feel like I’ve had every other test offered in office though. And it all comes back normal. I’ve mentioned my puffy looking eye and it seems to be brushed off. Today again I’m taping it. And I’ve had zero balance issue. And no vertigo. Still not wearing my contacts because with the taping I feel like they are to strong now.
@@DrEyeGuy correction. The test that measures my pupils. I think it’s the one with the red light not sure. Shows a slight mis alignment. Which I feel is accurate. I can tell it’s weird. It I don’t think it’s because of a stroke or brain tumor. Not sure how we got to this point but here we are. Worries about something more serious us when my head tells me it’s the puffy eye.
Yeah... that is tricky. You could look into getting a second opinion from an ocular plastics specialist or orbital specialist. They may be able to do some other tests to figure it out.
I've been using these for awhile with only minimal improvement. I was diagnosed with Hoshimotos recently. I am disappointed that I didn't see much improvement especially for the price
Hey! I’m 19 years old and I been experiencing droopy eyelid for a couple of years now. I really haven’t been affected much with my vision or anything else in general but i am really conscious of my appearance. Ive been told my multiple friends and peers that I look “high” all the time and when I look at myself in the mirror it does seem to be that way because of how my eyelids look. Could Upneeq help me?
@@ArjunF7 some people naturally have that droopy high eyelid look which doesn’t have to do with any medical problem but I’m sure this product would work lift them with no problem
Knowing how physically addictive oxymetazoline is when used as a decongestant I would be very reluctant to use it in my eyes.. Would be interesting to know if a similar product cold be made using xylometazoline which is just as effective but doesn't have the same horrible addictive cycle.. (By addictive cycle I mean that the body builds tolerance so that more is needed to get the same constrictive effect and when usage is stopped the underlying condition becomes far more severe for a period of 24-72 hours) Long term use in the sinuses (including xylometazoline) has also been linked to tissue necrosis and nerve damage due to reduced capillary flow which can lead to loss of smell and it has also been linked to the development of nasal polyps.. Nope, not going to be putting this stuff in my eyes any time soon.
I started uses this on and off for 2-3 months. It works amazingly but I too make sure I don’t use it everyday. I also do think it’s actually helped my eyelid muscle to contract when I don’t use it.
My concern as well. I think that can be said for many medications. Your condition becomes worse when you stop, sometimes worse than before. I have these drops for special occasions, but am concerned about every day use.
I know when using Afrin, it is very addicting and after using it for a short time it begins to be ineffective. If upneeq is similar to Afrin in it's mechanism of action then one could expect to have the same experience with UpNeeq and eventually it becomes ineffective and can even make the droop worse, as Afrin can actually make the stuffy nose worse. I had that experience with Afrin, even being monitored by an MD in it's use.
Hi Dr. EyeGuy, Upneeq definitely can make people look better! Is there any association between use of Upneeq and retinal vascular diseases (e.g. disorders related to restricted blood circulation in the eye)? You mentioned that Upneeq constricts blood vessels. Would it cause retinopathy, like what is caused by diabetes or hypertension? Would it cause wet macular degeneration? Does Upneeq have long term studies to support its safety? Thanks.
You are asking the very important questions. - No known association between upneeq and retinal vascular diseases.....not causing retinopathy, also not causing wet macular degeneration. Vessel constriction mainly affects front of the eye vessels. The big question, about long term studies is the same question I have. The FDA has approved Upneeq for long-term use, but with the eye drop being so new, I don't see any very long studies done. I have a phone call planned tomorrow with my rep for Upneeq. I have asked him these questions before, but just wanted to clarify more with him. I'll let you know if I find out more specifics. Thanks for the questions.
Just took my 1st drops this morning, and WOW!!! Within 5 minutes, my eyesight completely changed. No more squinting or overdramatically emphasizing the opening of my eyes in order to read my morning newspaper. This was given to me as a sample to try yesterday by my eye specialist (surgeon). He said that if they worked, he would send in for a script; which I did. I have now watched your video (great BTW), and am wondering if it will be out of pocket. I HAD been through a field test, and was ready for surgery (which I would really love to avoid), but this particular surgeon wasn't in my coverage plan. Nobody mentioned anything out of pocket, so now I am wondering if there will be a surprise once the prescription is fulfilled by Express Scripts?! Any idea if this will be covered with co pay or is this going to be a break the bank remedy? Thanks!
I have to see a specialist late October for possible cranial nerve palsy. I got a second opinion. My new Doctor agreed with the previous . I think. But I don’t. Looking back at photos I can see this eye looks lazy. My husband says he’s noticed for years lol. Never told me. I just thought since I am 53 now it’s wrinkled. Except it’s only one eye. This has been two years now. Waiting to get some answers. Not just being told I have astigmatism and giving me a new script. Which obviously didn’t work. I feel very strongly that it’s saggy eye lid. In fact Tina Rutar, the specialist I’ll be seeing, wrote a paper on the connection with saggy eye lid and strabismus. When I look at myself or others look at me my pupils don’t look misaligned. They feel like they are though. It’s slight they say but my question is this, can all of this vision issue and dizziness for a few years and tilting my head back to see clear when I drive, be just saggy eye? Like I’ve read ? I mean is this common? I have had trauma to this eye that I feel could have weakened it so one wrinkle was all it took to make it go faster than the other. Uhg. I’m very depressed over this. It’s been life changing. My quality of life has diminished. I can’t do my normal activities as well because I feel so off balance. I cry a-lot. It’s so emotionally and physically draining to be me for the last couple years. No one understands how hard life is for me right now. So I just take one for the team but I finally told my husband I should NOT be driving anymore. I know I’m not safe on the road. .
This is a miracle. One of my eyes is drooped and it gets worse as I get older & worse when I’m tired & working. I have to read from computer screens ALL DAY. It’s my job so I feel like this might help me. Is there a way to find a prescriber on my area?
Where should we get prescription for this eye drops? Would this be okay to use, even if you have some itchiness in your eyelids where your eyelashes grow? I wonder what causes this itchiness? Thanks
I was doing some eye exercises and stuff that they tell you to do to fix this like the tape and all that but then I started looking closer. I realized that there’s just more skin on that eyelid than there is on the other. When I close one eye, you could see there’s more skin than on the other eye. so no matter how many exercises you do the skin or the eyelid will droop a little more because there’s more skin letting it fall down. So I would say the only way to really fix this is to actually have some type of surgery where they actually have to cut some of the skin or shrink some of the skin somehow. And I’m guessing this eyedrop’s tightens or shrinks your skin for a short period of time kind of like where that product takes away wrinkles for old people
Thank you very much for this info. Wondering if i put it on TOP of the eyelid, massage it into the skin…🤔 I’m very health-conscious and trying to avoid things/ chemicals INSIDE the eye.
I wish we had this in the South America Chile I suffer a lot for my 15-year-old daughter. With Ptosis acquired by contact lenses. She is afraid to undergo an operation Currently using Naphtears
Hi, thank you so much for this video. My right eye squints. I think the muscles reacted when a dose lot of black pepper got into the eye. As I've aged the squint has become pronounced.. Might upneeq help in this situation?
I had a style on my top eye lid I got the swelling down but I was left with a style bump that's soft to touch. It's now left me with a droopy eye lid... I haven't gone to a eye doctor yet but I'm just concerned it's seems to come and go for example if I don't get enuff rest it gets worse then if I get plenty of rest..
These drops are a temporary solution. They make your eye look even more tired and droopy when it wears off. I would only recommend using these for an important event where you feel you have to.
Great video. I just got my drops in the mail today. I only have one droopy eyelid that is bugging me. Should I do just that one or both? It might look really weird to the good eye. Right?
Hi Dr I have noticed my eyelid droopy and it is really disturbing. I wish i can send you some pictures. A friend sent your video to me to watch and it is really interesting. I hope the eyedrop works for me.
Hi Dr EyeGuy I’m a trained nurse, from U.K. At the I was working in the covid hub, 2021, with 3GPs on site seeing patients coming with covid symptoms. At time I suffered from dry eyes, but then I developed irritation my eyes were blood shot very dry & itchy, I spoke one of Dr couldn’t put his finger on causing it, I thought maybe I might need steroid eye drops to calm them down. I thought sitting in front of the computer all long did help.I got some steroid eye drops but it only made my eyes worse. One morning getting ready for work I accidentally picked up my nose drops instead of my dry eye drops & put them in my eyes. Suddenly I realised what had done and I thought OMG what have I done! Suddenly my the eye redness disappeared my eyes felt such a relief I was absolutely blown away! Then thought it’s only antihistamine which known to be used eyes & nose. The nose drops had only 0.05% oxymetazoline & your upneeq has 0.1% oxymetazoline. This is cheapest nose drops on the market. At time I thought I should dilute oxymetazoline into dry eye drops, so I put 3 parts dry eye solution to 1 part oxymetazoline & I have been using this the for last 2yrs only a small drop in morning in each eye to rid dryness & redness for a pennies of the cost considering the price of upneez is astronomical 480 dollars for 45 vials, lasting you 45days how ridiculous is that!!! for such a cheap antihistamine drug. Mind you I’ve never looked if it is giving me eye lift but then it’s extremely diluted dose I use. Go get yourself some cheap nose drops & do 50/50 into each bottle & you have 2 bottles which last one year or even more! I hope that helps 😊🤔😆
I loved your video! I started to notice that my left eye started looking droopy after my uveitis and am hla-b27 positive. After a while this started to become my biggest insecurity. Would you recommend this drops?
How and why does it affect those with Sjogrens Syndrome? I had an upper blepharophasty 20 years ago, but the ptosis is back. Can Sjogrens be the cause?
My Son is 3 years but he has a droopy eyelid, his right eye precisely. I found out he has a chalazion but its an internal chalazion. It's almost 2 months now. Could the chalzion be the cause of the droopy eyelid???????????
Why does this have to be a prescription? To drive cost up? I’ve used it and it works but the price and inconvenience of a tiny vile making sure you only have one chance per eye to get the drop in is nuts. When will an over the counter version come out to avoid this price gouging?
It doesn't change the opitc nerve size. But lifting up the eyelid can bring in more light to your eyes, which can make things feel clearer. It doesn't really change the prescription though.
Do you think this product would be okay for someone who has chronic inflammation & is prone to styes, or would you discourage use because it can cause dry eyes? Thanks for all of the info!
Hey dr, I had glaucoma on my left eye which resulted it to be lazy after trabeculectomy surgery. One eye feels significant smaller than the other will these drops help? What should I do. ThAnks
I'm 58 female. I've always looked very young. Suddenly my upper eyelids are drooping down in front of my eyes. It's blocking my vision. This happened over night. But for about the past year or so I've been having swelling like festooned except lower on my face. Also the whole optical area is really red and I'm having really long dark circles. I look like a hot mess! Wish I could post a picture . Who should I see. I don't even want to go out in public. Help
Hey, I have no medical condition. But I do have sleepless night for the past 2 weeks. I have ptosis in my left eye and I noticed it today. Will it go away on its own?
my right eye lid started droop some after visit to Chicago electro house techno club I was at 4 nights ago like having 50 000 volt ground arch flash in you eyes. Not sure why this would only affect me. Seemed like started to level out once or twice during the day but mostly not. Also I stopped using oasis and occasional lumify to help fight sun screen use.I'm 67
All good question. In the preliminary studies it showed no long-term decrease in effectiveness... but they didn't study it "long-term" if you know what I mean.
Hi doctor iam from kerala l have face the droopy eye for my left eye. Already i do sergery two times but that was not successful.iam verry sad now .this issue is by birth .but my visions are clear but i have a solution .this drops can l help me ? Please reply iam waiting for your valuble reply
I would for sure give it a shot. I think your fiance would likely have a benefit from this drop over the next couple of months until the eyelid comes back up. See if your eye doc has a sample your fiance could try.
Hello, I have ptosis in my left eye. Which type of provider do I need to talk to about trying it, and what do I say to them if they don't know what upneeq is?
Hi Alex! Great question. Most doctors that have a license to prescribe medication will be able to give you a prescription for it. It's fairly new right now, so likely your best bet would be an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Either one would be great, and they would be able rule out any other causes for the ptosis as well. When you schedule the appointment you could ask ahead of time if they know about it yet.
if you google upneeq it says it only lasts 6 hours and raises 1mm. and for somewhere around 85 dollars a month? That sounds like a horrible deal. And once you stop using it, its gonna be more noticeable to people versus never having used it in the first place!
I have a droopy eye lid on my left eye. I also have melanocytic conjunctival pigmentation in that same eye. This shouldn’t affect it in anyway right? Might seem silly but rather be safe that sorry! Also have heterochromia, one dark brown, one blue/green.. lots going on with my eyes😂
Sir ... I am having a chronic disorder of mitochondrial myopathy... CPEO (Chronic Progressive External Opthamalplegia) I am having a Ptosis (droopy eyelids). My eyes are restricted to movements.. My age is 21 . I m from India. Can I use this eye drops....??? Please reply me sir
Like any medication, works great for some folks, for others not so much. That's me, in the second file, well over $135 US for a '30 day supply' with minimal effectiveness.
How do I open the tip of the Upneeq to get the drops out? Does this also make the eyebrow look more lifted? I was told I would also need an eyebrow lift?
I really liked your video I was super excited when I heard about these but I have slightly elevated blood pressure so nervous. Can the levator muscle repair itself?
Depends on what caused the levator muscle to not work right. If it's a nerve palsy that is causing it, then there is a chance it can get better. But a lot of times a ptosis doesn't get better unfortunately.
i have what my doctor called "mechanical" ptosis which was caused from a hemangioma that didnt allow my eye to open until we could shrink it with steroids. it wasnt congenital, but it also wasnt something that just developed with age. is that something that upneeq would work on or is it not going to be able to help that? my hemangioma is nearly gone since my years of steroid treatments, but the eyelid is still so much droopier and bigger than my other one, but surgery is sooo expensive :/
I got these and loved the first time, now they lift the one eye (left eye) with ptosis more than the other and it looks off 😢 Was so excited for this but now I don’t know how to go about this. I also bought a 6 months supply so I am at a loss. I tried putting a drop into the right eye to even it out but one always just seems to lift more then the other. I am thinking maybe doing two drops to one eye and one to the other be ok?
Serious question. Can contact lenses induce ptosis? Im at a point on my contact lenses experience that i can put my contacts without touching the eyelids (yeah seriously). I have pretty big eyes so ijust open my eyes as much as i can and i introduce my contacts no worries
I know there are a few studies that have found a possible link with hard lenses and an acquired ptosis. I think even a possible link with soft contact lenses. Put with lack of studies, I would take that info with a grain of salt.
Hello sir thanks for making this video, but i want to ask your opinion as an eye doctor. Is it possible for an eye doctor to misdagnose a patient disease? Thank you
It's absolutely possible. As with any medical profession, it's possible to be wrong. Always important to get a second opinion if a misdiagnoses is suspected.
Dr. I love your video,I'm 46 I have dropy eyes,do I need to concerns dr. Before use this drops,I'm in USA (Virginia),is their any permanent solution (I was feeling so heavy on my eyes, like my eyes are tired)
Hi, will this in any way help with ptosis that also causes itchy irritation to the outer part of the eye? That itchy irritation goes away when I either fully close the eye or fully open it with my hands. With this prescription help? I've tried so many different eye drops and nothing works
I have that from a nerve damage to my left side of my face. I had a plate implant put in my eye lid to help me to Close my eye. I have severe dry eye and droopy eye lid. My doctor put me on this and it works great. But I feel my eye burning. Not sure if I should continue to use it. My eye doctor wants me to keep using it. Because my eyelash have folded inward. She feels that I should keep using it to see if it will get the eyelashes to go back in place. What are your thoughts.
I wonder if the eyes burning is from being dry. Thats what I experienced when I used the drop. You could try some dry eye drops (I know... more drops). But that might help with the burning sensation.
Do you have any questions about Upneeq?
Knowing how physically addictive oxymetazoline is when used as a decongestant I would be very reluctant to use it in my eyes.. Would be interesting to know if a similar product cold be made using xylometazoline which is just as effective but doesn't have the same horrible addictive cycle..
(By addictive cycle I mean that the body builds tolerance so that more is needed to get the same constrictive effect and when usage is stopped the underlying condition becomes far more severe for a period of 24-72 hours)
Long term use in the sinuses (including xylometazoline) has also been linked to tissue necrosis and nerve damage due to reduced capillary flow which can lead to loss of smell and it has also been linked to the development of nasal polyps..
Nope, not going to be putting this stuff in my eyes any time soon.
@@fLaMePr0oF Oxymetazoline also found in some visine drops, and visine can be an addictive eye drop as well, or at least cause a rebound redness with long-term use. The dose of oxymetazoline in upneeq was FDA approved for long-term use however. But you are right, I am always hesitant with any long-term use of drops, a lot of things to consider. Thanks for the comment.
I live in india how am I to purchase this
Why is this not recommended for those with congenital ptosis? It sounds like it could work, but would be "off label use"? Would love to use this for photos or big events.
@@lshank89 I think because the pathology is different... different cause for a congenital ptosis. But, I don't think it would hurt to try. Our office was given some trials to give to patients... you could see if your eye doc has some trials, or can get some.
i got these drops but only need for one eye. It takes about 15 minutes for them to work for me but once they do it lasts over 8 hrs. which is amazing. Hpefully it will strengthen the mueller muscle over time
Wow! Thank you for the feedback and commenting your experience. This can help others in the comment section to hear this as well.
How many drops per eye?
@@ananyadash4668 The manufactuer say 1 vial per eye. I personally only do 2 drops per eye and save the vial. Just seal it with a piece of tape.
@@user-be5qg7mr1s thank you so much. 🥰 well you facing any side effects?
Can you please tell me that where is this eye drop available?
My mom fell from a high place, she had palsy and ptosis and it's finally getting better , but it's sad to know this treatment isn't helpful for her medical condition. Thanks so much for the info :3
Sorry to hear about your mom! I hope she gets better!
I’m actually part of a Bell’s palsy group, I have a slight droop from years ago, but some people swear by these drops! Don’t take someone’s word for it, she just has to try it!
I think this would help me not look like a zombie while filming videos at night. I swear my eyelids droop like 5mm each when it’s later in the evenings.
Same here! Although, when I put the drop in the late evening, it did dry my eyes out.
really excited to try this man i’ve been told fixing my ptosis in one eye would either require surgery or cost too much, thanks!
Awesome! I'm excited for you. You will have to let me know how it goes when you try it.
Iam from India , please let me know how can I get it
Did it work for you
@@mellycone5317 never tried it cuz of the cost
I recently started using these eyedrops and love them. They work so fast. Within 5 minutes, the eyelid is completely raised. I have one eye that has ptosis, but when I put it in that eye, I noticed that the other eye, which I didn't think had ptosis, looked more droopy compared to the eyelid that was lifted by the drop. So I think I have minor ptosis in the other eye and it made it more obvious by using the eye drop in the other eye. So now I use it in both eyes and it works wonderfully. I'm so happy they came out with this. My question to you is could these drops help strengthen the Muller muscle so that eventually over time, the eyelid may not need these drops and may resolve on its own?
First off, I'm so happy these drops are working out so well for you. Thanks for commenting your experience. Your question is amazing, and I don't know the answer... yet. Let me get in touch with my rep and see if he knows. I don't know if there have been any long-term studies regarding this question.
My dr is prescribing me these drops. But I’m wondering if I’ll have the same problem because I only have one eye that has a droopy eyelid. I’ll have to see how my other eye looks without the drop.
@@DrEyeGuy Hey man, it's been seven months, have you gotten in touch with the rep yet?
@@ThinkingCap_ Hi! Yes I did... the rep said that it isn't designed to strengthen the muscle so that it could correct itself over time. The rep was going to get back to me with more details... but never has.
Thanks for the response! Do you know if those facial exercises are viable at all for treating Ptosis?
Ok this is exactly what my mother in law is looking into doing. Surgery for her droopy eyelids. Some of her kids have it too. Going to share this with them today! Thanks Dr. EyeGuy, another fantastic video!
It's worth a try to see if it can help her! Thanks for watching!
@@DrEyeGuy have this deliver to france bro or reshipped maybe
Eyelid drooping has a completely natural recovery method without the need for surgical intervention
I think this would be a good option for those who don't want to do surgery.
Exactly!
It’s too expensive in the long run. Surgery is superior
One more thing. I started taping my eye lid yesterday. Wow. I had no balance issues today when we went fishing. Walking over uneven ground. I couldn’t believe it. Still had blurry vision but not as bad and zero balance problems. And this walk was normally something I would do and have to hang in to my husbands arm.
Just curious if you have ever had a ptosis screener visual field test to determine how much your eyelids are restricting your field of vision?
@@DrEyeGuy no I don’t believe so. I feel like I’ve had every other test offered in office though. And it all comes back normal. I’ve mentioned my puffy looking eye and it seems to be brushed off. Today again I’m taping it. And I’ve had zero balance issue. And no vertigo. Still not wearing my contacts because with the taping I feel like they are to strong now.
@@DrEyeGuy correction. The test that measures my pupils. I think it’s the one with the red light not sure. Shows a slight mis alignment. Which I feel is accurate. I can tell it’s weird. It I don’t think it’s because of a stroke or brain tumor. Not sure how we got to this point but here we are. Worries about something more serious us when my head tells me it’s the puffy eye.
@@DrEyeGuy I just googled this test. Yes I’ve had it. It was normal . Makes no sense.
Yeah... that is tricky. You could look into getting a second opinion from an ocular plastics specialist or orbital specialist. They may be able to do some other tests to figure it out.
I've been using these for awhile with only minimal improvement. I was diagnosed with Hoshimotos recently. I am disappointed that I didn't see much improvement especially for the price
Hey! I’m 19 years old and I been experiencing droopy eyelid for a couple of years now. I really haven’t been affected much with my vision or anything else in general but i am really conscious of my appearance. Ive been told my multiple friends and peers that I look “high” all the time and when I look at myself in the mirror it does seem to be that way because of how my eyelids look. Could Upneeq help me?
It could. Have you been checked to see of there is a reason or cause to the droopy eyelids?
@@DrEyeGuy I have not been checked but I’ve had a clean medical history my whole life.
I’ve had the exact same situation and it’s so annoying
@@ArjunF7 some people naturally have that droopy high eyelid look which doesn’t have to do with any medical problem but I’m sure this product would work lift them with no problem
My optometrist just tried a sample on me and my eyes look like yours lol it’s a significant diff! My eyes were red and they were droopy
So did you like it?? 🙂
Knowing how physically addictive oxymetazoline is when used as a decongestant I would be very reluctant to use it in my eyes.. Would be interesting to know if a similar product cold be made using xylometazoline which is just as effective but doesn't have the same horrible addictive cycle..
(By addictive cycle I mean that the body builds tolerance so that more is needed to get the same constrictive effect and when usage is stopped the underlying condition becomes far more severe for a period of 24-72 hours)
Long term use in the sinuses (including xylometazoline) has also been linked to tissue necrosis and nerve damage due to reduced capillary flow which can lead to loss of smell and it has also been linked to the development of nasal polyps..
Nope, not going to be putting this stuff in my eyes any time soon.
I started uses this on and off for 2-3 months. It works amazingly but I too make sure I don’t use it everyday. I also do think it’s actually helped my eyelid muscle to contract when I don’t use it.
@@xionglm87 Hey, do you still use it? Curious about an update! Thank you for responding
My concern as well. I think that can be said for many medications. Your condition becomes worse when you stop, sometimes worse than before. I have these drops for special occasions, but am concerned about every day use.
I know when using Afrin, it is very addicting and after using it for a short time it begins to be ineffective. If upneeq is similar to Afrin in it's mechanism of action then one could expect to have the same experience with UpNeeq and eventually it becomes ineffective and can even make the droop worse, as Afrin can actually make the stuffy nose worse. I had that experience with Afrin, even being monitored by an MD in it's use.
That's been my biggest question, the long term effectiveness. Good comment, thanks.
Hi Dr. EyeGuy, Upneeq definitely can make people look better! Is there any association between use of Upneeq and retinal vascular diseases (e.g. disorders related to restricted blood circulation in the eye)? You mentioned that Upneeq constricts blood vessels. Would it cause retinopathy, like what is caused by diabetes or hypertension? Would it cause wet macular degeneration? Does Upneeq have long term studies to support its safety? Thanks.
You are asking the very important questions. - No known association between upneeq and retinal vascular diseases.....not causing retinopathy, also not causing wet macular degeneration. Vessel constriction mainly affects front of the eye vessels. The big question, about long term studies is the same question I have. The FDA has approved Upneeq for long-term use, but with the eye drop being so new, I don't see any very long studies done. I have a phone call planned tomorrow with my rep for Upneeq. I have asked him these questions before, but just wanted to clarify more with him. I'll let you know if I find out more specifics. Thanks for the questions.
Hi, any updates on this (long-term effects)?
how can i get in india pls reply?
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Just took my 1st drops this morning, and WOW!!! Within 5 minutes, my eyesight completely changed. No more squinting or overdramatically emphasizing the opening of my eyes in order to read my morning newspaper. This was given to me as a sample to try yesterday by my eye specialist (surgeon). He said that if they worked, he would send in for a script; which I did. I have now watched your video (great BTW), and am wondering if it will be out of pocket. I HAD been through a field test, and was ready for surgery (which I would really love to avoid), but this particular surgeon wasn't in my coverage plan. Nobody mentioned anything out of pocket, so now I am wondering if there will be a surprise once the prescription is fulfilled by Express Scripts?! Any idea if this will be covered with co pay or is this going to be a break the bank remedy? Thanks!
Thank you for commenting this! As far as I know, it's all cash pay. I haven't heard anything about insurance coverage yet, but I could be wrong.
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I have to see a specialist late October for possible cranial nerve palsy. I got a second opinion. My new Doctor agreed with the previous . I think. But I don’t. Looking back at photos I can see this eye looks lazy. My husband says he’s noticed for years lol. Never told me. I just thought since I am 53 now it’s wrinkled. Except it’s only one eye. This has been two years now. Waiting to get some answers. Not just being told I have astigmatism and giving me a new script. Which obviously didn’t work. I feel very strongly that it’s saggy eye lid. In fact Tina Rutar, the specialist I’ll be seeing, wrote a paper on the connection with saggy eye lid and strabismus. When I look at myself or others look at me my pupils don’t look misaligned. They feel like they are though. It’s slight they say but my question is this, can all of this vision issue and dizziness for a few years and tilting my head back to see clear when I drive, be just saggy eye? Like I’ve read ? I mean is this common? I have had trauma to this eye that I feel could have weakened it so one wrinkle was all it took to make it go faster than the other. Uhg. I’m very depressed over this. It’s been life changing. My quality of life has diminished. I can’t do my normal activities as well because I feel so off balance. I cry a-lot. It’s so emotionally and physically draining to be me for the last couple years. No one understands how hard life is for me right now. So I just take one for the team but I finally told my husband I should NOT be driving anymore. I know I’m not safe on the road. .
This is a miracle. One of my eyes is drooped and it gets worse as I get older & worse when I’m tired & working. I have to read from computer screens ALL DAY. It’s my job so I feel like this might help me. Is there a way to find a prescriber on my area?
Your local eye doctor should be able to prescribe it. You could call them and ask them about it.
@@DrEyeGuy any ophthalmologist or optometrist?
@@hadawson72268 Yes. It is a new drop, so some docs might not know about it yet.
@@DrEyeGuy thank you!!!
Where should we get prescription for this eye drops? Would this be okay to use, even if you have some itchiness in your eyelids where your eyelashes grow? I wonder what causes this itchiness? Thanks
Is there some physio therapy for droopy eyelid? Thanks.
I was doing some eye exercises and stuff that they tell you to do to fix this like the tape and all that but then I started looking closer.
I realized that there’s just more skin on that eyelid than there is on the other. When I close one eye, you could see there’s more skin than on the other eye. so no matter how many exercises you do the skin or the eyelid will droop a little more because there’s more skin letting it fall down. So I would say the only way to really fix this is to actually have some type of surgery where they actually have to cut some of the skin or shrink some of the skin somehow.
And I’m guessing this eyedrop’s tightens or shrinks your skin for a short period of time kind of like where that product takes away wrinkles for old people
Thank you very much for this info. Wondering if i put it on TOP of the eyelid, massage it into the skin…🤔
I’m very health-conscious and trying to avoid things/ chemicals INSIDE the eye.
I'm actually not sure if it will work as well... im assuming it would because the eyelid skin is very thin and can absorbs meds pretty well.
I got ptosis after I got pink eye been recovered from pink eye 2 months still have droopy eye gonna see doctor for these soon
I wish we had this in the South America Chile
I suffer a lot for my 15-year-old daughter.
With Ptosis acquired by contact lenses.
She is afraid to undergo an operation
Currently using Naphtears
Hopefully one day! Sorry to hear this about your daughter.
Good video Doc thanks a lot very good n informative 👍
I wish we had this in the UK.
Hi, thank you so much for this video. My right eye squints. I think the muscles reacted when a dose lot of black pepper got into the eye. As I've aged the squint has become pronounced.. Might upneeq help in this situation?
Thank you for your response on the contact lenses.
You're welcome
I had a style on my top eye lid I got the swelling down but I was left with a style bump that's soft to touch. It's now left me with a droopy eye lid... I haven't gone to a eye doctor yet but I'm just concerned it's seems to come and go for example if I don't get enuff rest it gets worse then if I get plenty of rest..
These drops are a temporary solution. They make your eye look even more tired and droopy when it wears off. I would only recommend using these for an important event where you feel you have to.
Great video. I just got my drops in the mail today. I only have one droopy eyelid that is bugging me. Should I do just that one or both? It might look really weird to the good eye. Right?
Hi Dr
I have noticed my eyelid droopy and it is really disturbing. I wish i can send you some pictures. A friend sent your video to me to watch and it is really interesting. I hope the eyedrop works for me.
Did your eyelid just start dropping? Have you had it checked out by your eye doc?
Thank you for the great way you explained how the drops work! If it’s possible could you let me know how much the drops cost? Thank you so much.
I believe this is still the pricing:
Upneeq Pricing Info:
30 ct (30 Day Supply): $105
90 ct (90 Day Supply): $225
Thank you so much 😊
Can it be used to treat ptosia due to injury? I'm 24 and I've been facing ptosis for 4 years
Is a prescription required to obtain Upneeq? Is it possible to get a sample before making the decision to purchase the item?
Yes, it's a prescription. We were given samples for our office that we could offer to our patients. Your eye doctors office might have samples.
Hi Dr EyeGuy I’m a trained nurse, from U.K. At the I was working in the covid hub, 2021, with 3GPs on site seeing patients coming with covid symptoms. At time I suffered from dry eyes, but then I developed irritation my eyes were blood shot very dry & itchy, I spoke one of Dr couldn’t put his finger on causing it, I thought maybe I might need steroid eye drops to calm them down. I thought sitting in front of the computer all long did help.I got some steroid eye drops but it only made my eyes worse. One morning getting ready for work I accidentally picked up my nose drops instead of my dry eye drops & put them in my eyes. Suddenly I realised what had done and I thought OMG what have I done! Suddenly my the eye redness disappeared my eyes felt such a relief I was absolutely blown away! Then thought it’s only antihistamine which known to be used eyes & nose. The nose drops had only 0.05% oxymetazoline & your upneeq has 0.1% oxymetazoline. This is cheapest nose drops on the market. At time I thought I should dilute oxymetazoline into dry eye drops, so I put 3 parts dry eye solution to 1 part oxymetazoline & I have been using this the for last 2yrs only a small drop in morning in each eye to rid dryness & redness for a pennies of the cost considering the price of upneez is astronomical 480 dollars for 45 vials, lasting you 45days how ridiculous is that!!! for such a cheap antihistamine drug. Mind you I’ve never looked if it is giving me eye lift but then it’s extremely diluted dose I use. Go get yourself some cheap nose drops & do 50/50 into each bottle & you have 2 bottles which last one year or even more! I hope that helps 😊🤔😆
My doctor prescribed them. My insurance doesn’t cover them and the cost is $500.00. Unfortunately, I cannot afford them.
It's crazy expensive, up there some dry eye medication that is expensive like that.
I loved your video! I started to notice that my left eye started looking droopy after my uveitis and am hla-b27 positive. After a while this started to become my biggest insecurity. Would you recommend this drops?
Yes, talk with your doctor about it. It might be worth a shot.
Is this med for someone with glaucoma. I take 3 eye drops for glaucoma??
How can I get this? I'm living in india
i loved your video i have eyelids problem when i awoke up water coming out my eyes plz tell me the best drops for my eyes
I got this medication last month for a 90 day supply. It cost me $255.
has it been working for you so far?
What do eye physicians have to say about this product? Side effects? Long term use?
I was able to get them in California and covered through my FSA since my Ophthalmologist had them.
Sir I have a very mild ptosis, and I m 19 years old, can I use this? Also I have no problem in my vision..
Were you born with the ptosis? Is so, then it's unlikely that it will help.
@@DrEyeGuy I wasn't born with it. But I think that I have a very mild ptosis, sometimes I think that my one eye is smaller and sometime not..
How and why does it affect those with Sjogrens Syndrome? I had an upper blepharophasty 20 years ago, but the ptosis is back. Can Sjogrens be the cause?
Does it affect the vision simultaneously with its effect or after 8 to 10 hrs...
My Son is 3 years but he has a droopy eyelid, his right eye precisely. I found out he has a chalazion but its an internal chalazion. It's almost 2 months now. Could the chalzion be the cause of the droopy eyelid???????????
Good question.... is the chalazion still there? Yes, it could cause the appearance of a droopy eyelids depending on location and size.
@@DrEyeGuy yes the chalazion is still there, it's inside his eye at the back of his eyelid, around the "tear duct"
Why does this have to be a prescription? To drive cost up? I’ve used it and it works but the price and inconvenience of a tiny vile making sure you only have one chance per eye to get the drop in is nuts. When will an over the counter version come out to avoid this price gouging?
Question: does opening your eyelid wider charges the focus of the eye? And does it change the eye prescription? And what about optic nerve size ?
It doesn't change the opitc nerve size. But lifting up the eyelid can bring in more light to your eyes, which can make things feel clearer. It doesn't really change the prescription though.
@@DrEyeGuy any reason then for a difference in optic nerve sizes... the eye pressure is normal and eyes weren't born that way
@@Iamprimadonna not sure... what did your doctor say about it? Did they find a reason?
Are we. Supposed to close eyes for 20 seconds after applying?
Please, doctor, I don't know what to do, my eyes are covered with flesh like this when I was born😢😢😢😢
Do you think this product would be okay for someone who has chronic inflammation & is prone to styes, or would you discourage use because it can cause dry eyes? Thanks for all of the info!
Good question. With my experience and it causing my eyes to get dry, I probably wouldn't use it if you are already prone to dryness.
@@DrEyeGuy worst case scenario you end up blind, but today with social media and computers it's not that bad.
I’m curious why it’s not covered by any insurance when blepharoplasty is covered by insurance if it impacts your vision and it’s a permanent solution
Hey dr, I had glaucoma on my left eye which resulted it to be lazy after trabeculectomy surgery. One eye feels significant smaller than the other will these drops help? What should I do. ThAnks
Good question. It depends on if your eyelid muscle has been damaged or not. If not, then this drop should help.
Can you try Lumify eye drops after the eye whitening side effect wears off?.
Yes you can.
I'm 58 female. I've always looked very young. Suddenly my upper eyelids are drooping down in front of my eyes. It's blocking my vision. This happened over night. But for about the past year or so I've been having swelling like festooned except lower on my face. Also the whole optical area is really red and I'm having really long dark circles. I look like a hot mess! Wish I could post a picture . Who should I see. I don't even want to go out in public. Help
Hey, I have no medical condition. But I do have sleepless night for the past 2 weeks. I have ptosis in my left eye and I noticed it today. Will it go away on its own?
my right eye lid started droop some after visit to Chicago electro house techno club I was at 4 nights ago like having 50 000 volt ground arch flash in you eyes. Not sure why this would only affect me. Seemed like started to level out once or twice during the day but mostly not. Also I stopped using oasis and occasional lumify to help fight sun screen use.I'm 67
is the efficacy reduced over number of uses? Does the eye get used to it and the eye drops don't work after repeated uses? Thanks.
All good question. In the preliminary studies it showed no long-term decrease in effectiveness... but they didn't study it "long-term" if you know what I mean.
Hi doctor iam from kerala l have face the droopy eye for my left eye. Already i do sergery two times but that was not successful.iam verry sad now .this issue is by birth .but my visions are clear but i have a solution .this drops can l help me ? Please reply iam waiting for your valuble reply
My fiancé had “bad botox” causing one eye to close. We are 1 week away from our wedding 😩 will this work as a temporary relief?
I would for sure give it a shot. I think your fiance would likely have a benefit from this drop over the next couple of months until the eyelid comes back up. See if your eye doc has a sample your fiance could try.
Wonderful presentation
Hello, I have ptosis in my left eye. Which type of provider do I need to talk to about trying it, and what do I say to them if they don't know what upneeq is?
Hi Alex! Great question. Most doctors that have a license to prescribe medication will be able to give you a prescription for it. It's fairly new right now, so likely your best bet would be an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Either one would be great, and they would be able rule out any other causes for the ptosis as well. When you schedule the appointment you could ask ahead of time if they know about it yet.
@@DrEyeGuy thanks for replying so fast! You earned a subscriber
@@alexbarrett190 Awesome! Thank you!
I have ptosis in my left eye as well. So sad.
with a dose at 5 dollars a day at what point is surgery the more reasonable solution??
if you google upneeq it says it only lasts 6 hours and raises 1mm. and for somewhere around 85 dollars a month? That sounds like a horrible deal. And once you stop using it, its gonna be more noticeable to people versus never having used it in the first place!
I've had some patients that it only lasted 2 hours.. and some 10. It really does vary.
@@DrEyeGuy is there any way to get a free trial or something of the sort?
Helo...My father after paralyse attack his both eyelid has droppen...its been 6 months...can you tell me the possible treatment
I have a droopy eye lid on my left eye. I also have melanocytic conjunctival pigmentation in that same eye. This shouldn’t affect it in anyway right? Might seem silly but rather be safe that sorry!
Also have heterochromia, one dark brown, one blue/green.. lots going on with my eyes😂
It shouldn't effect it. But you will just want to make sure you are follow up with your eye doc to make sure. Were you born with the heterochromia? 😀
I need this YESTERDAY 😢
What is name this drops?
Sir ... I am having a chronic disorder of mitochondrial myopathy... CPEO (Chronic Progressive External Opthamalplegia)
I am having a Ptosis (droopy eyelids). My eyes are restricted to movements.. My age is 21 . I m from India. Can I use this eye drops....??? Please reply me sir
Like any medication, works great for some folks, for others not so much. That's me, in the second file, well over $135 US for a '30 day supply' with minimal effectiveness.
Dr Eyeguy, I've had a vitrectomy and lensectomy surgery causing droopy eye lid. They won't operate on my eye. Can I use these drops?
Hi doc good day i have ptosis how we can buy upneeq
How do I open the tip of the Upneeq to get the drops out? Does this also make the eyebrow look more lifted? I was told I would also need an eyebrow lift?
It can be tricky, you twist the top plastic portion off. No, it doesn't lift the eyebrow unfortunately.
I have ptosis from using maxidex for nearly 10 months because of uveitis. Will it ever go away?
What eyedropper you suggest for people with high blood pressure.
hi ! thank you, Dr Eyeguy
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I really liked your video I was super excited when I heard about these but I have slightly elevated blood pressure so nervous. Can the levator muscle repair itself?
Depends on what caused the levator muscle to not work right. If it's a nerve palsy that is causing it, then there is a chance it can get better. But a lot of times a ptosis doesn't get better unfortunately.
I've had lensectomy-vitrectomy surgery causing left droppy eye lid. Can I use these drops?
I think this could help me. Can you use these eye drops with contact lenses?
You would have to put the drops in about 15 min before you put the contact lenses in.
@@DrEyeGuy Thank you! Glad I ran into your video!
@@angelaharmon6616 me too. 🙂
I born with droopy eyelid what should I do
Doctor please suggest something,,
Any side effects??
i have what my doctor called "mechanical" ptosis which was caused from a hemangioma that didnt allow my eye to open until we could shrink it with steroids. it wasnt congenital, but it also wasnt something that just developed with age. is that something that upneeq would work on or is it not going to be able to help that? my hemangioma is nearly gone since my years of steroid treatments, but the eyelid is still so much droopier and bigger than my other one, but surgery is sooo expensive :/
It's possible it could help. As long as the Muller muscle is still functional and the mechanical ptosis isn't too great to overcome.
I i have cognetal eptosis I went doctor for surgery two times but I can't see the difference is on right eye what should I do to get it better?
One of my eyelids becomes hooded sometimes and then it goes away :( I have no idea why but it's very annoying
That's tricky... have you been able to get it looked at while it was hooded?
Is there anything like this i could buy without a prescription? 😣
I got these and loved the first time, now they lift the one eye (left eye) with ptosis more than the other and it looks off 😢
Was so excited for this but now I don’t know how to go about this. I also bought a 6 months supply so I am at a loss. I tried putting a drop into the right eye to even it out but one always just seems to lift more then the other. I am thinking maybe doing two drops to one eye and one to the other be ok?
Serious question.
Can contact lenses induce ptosis?
Im at a point on my contact lenses experience that i can put my contacts without touching the eyelids (yeah seriously). I have pretty big eyes so ijust open my eyes as much as i can and i introduce my contacts no worries
I know there are a few studies that have found a possible link with hard lenses and an acquired ptosis. I think even a possible link with soft contact lenses. Put with lack of studies, I would take that info with a grain of salt.
It looks like the pricing now is $150 for 30 days and $425 for 90 days.
You're right. I just called and confirmed with RVL pharmacy. Thanks for letting me know, I'll update that in the description of the video.
Sir, will ptosis be cured forever by instilling this eyedrop?
Unfortunately no
Hello sir thanks for making this video, but i want to ask your opinion as an eye doctor. Is it possible for an eye doctor to misdagnose a patient disease? Thank you
It's absolutely possible. As with any medical profession, it's possible to be wrong. Always important to get a second opinion if a misdiagnoses is suspected.
I didn’t see much of a difference at all. Any recommendations?
Dr. I love your video,I'm 46 I have dropy eyes,do I need to concerns dr. Before use this drops,I'm in USA (Virginia),is their any permanent solution (I was feeling so heavy on my eyes, like my eyes are tired)
Does Ipneeq will fix the dropped swollen eyelids after Xiomin/ Botox permanently?
No... one drop of upneeq lasts between 4-12 hours more or less. The botox can last 3 months or longer.
Hi, will this in any way help with ptosis that also causes itchy irritation to the outer part of the eye? That itchy irritation goes away when I either fully close the eye or fully open it with my hands. With this prescription help? I've tried so many different eye drops and nothing works
I don't think it would help with the itching. Unless it raised the eyelid up where the irritation wasn't as bad. Have you been to an eye doctor yet?
Hi Doc, my eye started drooping after my corneal abrasion. Do you think it will go back to normal or should I get the drops?
How long has it been since you got the corneal abrasion? I would guess that it would heal up.
Same please let me know I have had the abrasion in July 14 2021.
I have that from a nerve damage to my left side of my face. I had a plate implant put in my eye lid to help me to Close my eye. I have severe dry eye and droopy eye lid. My doctor put me on this and it works great. But I feel my eye burning. Not sure if I should continue to use it. My eye doctor wants me to keep using it. Because my eyelash have folded inward. She feels that I should keep using it to see if it will get the eyelashes to go back in place. What are your thoughts.
I wonder if the eyes burning is from being dry. Thats what I experienced when I used the drop. You could try some dry eye drops (I know... more drops). But that might help with the burning sensation.