Many of my patients have started asking me about using something using castor oil on their eyelashes.  They want to know if it is safe to use and if it is okay for dry eyes?  Castor oil is used to condition the lashes.  Eyelashes are like other hairs on your body.  They do better when they are conditioned just like the hair on your head.

We coat our eyelashes with mascara all day.  Many mascara brands, especially waterproof formulas, are drying to the lashes.  Then, we remove the mascara, but rarely do we put anything on the lashes to nourish and strengthen them.  This would be like washing your hair without ever using conditioner.  You can imagine how your hair would get dry and brittle.

The same thing happens to our eyelashes.  Coating the lashes with mascara and removing the mascara w...

A question a lot of people have been asking me online, and in the office, is, "How can I wear eye makeup when my eyes are dry?" It's a really important question, because you don't want to make your dry eyes worse by surrounding your eyes with powders and ingredients that could irritate or cause damage to your eyes. 

Many of my patients experience red, irritated eyes from improper use of makeup.  They complain that their makeup just seems to run down their face by the end of the day.  There are a couple of easy to implement tips to know to make makeup wear possible for your sensitive eyes.  I've got FIVE tips to show you how. Llet's get started.

#1) Take a Break

I hate to start with this one, but if your eyes are truly inflamed and irritated, you may have to start with taking a break fro...