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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Multiple Eye Drops: Artificial tears can be used with glaucoma eye drops, if you use them correctly. The trick is to wait at least 5 minutes between using different type... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Puffy Eyes: There are two main kinds of puffy eyes. You may have extra fat under your eyes. That is usually treated with surgery (some times fillers can be used ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Restylane's a filler: Restylane (dermal fillers) is a product that is injected into or beneath the skin for cosmetic reasons. It helps with wrinkles. In addition, as we a... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Allergies or Dry Eye: You probably have either dry eyes, ocular allergies, or both. I would suggest that you see an eye doctor. After an exam your doctor my suggest artif... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Often Allergies: Puffy lower eyelids can be from various causes. One of the most common is ocular allergies. Do your eyes itch? Allergies are more common than ever... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your surgeon: Sorry to hear you are unhappy with your surgery. The first step is to return to your surgeon to discuss your concerns. Most cosmetic surgeons will d... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Usually a migraine: The most common cause of seeing colored lights in your vision is a form of migraine. The most typical form lasts for about 10-15 minutes and is then ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Eyelid Dermatitis: It sounds like you have some dermatitis on your eyelid. This can be due to a condition called seborrheic dermatitis or could be due to an allergy. R... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Vitamin C is great: Vitamin c serum is a great antioxidant that helps protect against sun damage and improves dry and irritated skin. It is the only antioxidant vitamin ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Probably migraines: Is the blurred circle in your vision followed by a headache? Does the blurred circle tend to last 10-20 minutes? Do you have a family history of migr... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
No: Coconut oil will not improve under eye wrinkles. Moisturizing your skin may make your skin look a little better for a day or so but not in the long r... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Pink Eye : Pink eye is almost always caused by a virus similar to a cold. Like a cold there is not much that can be done to make it go away other than wait for ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your family doc: It sounds like you probably have a sinus infection. It is not possible to know for sure with an examination. You should see your family doctor. He/... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Exfoliate: Enlarged pores occur because they are clogged. Exfoliation helps to empty the pores which will make them smaller. A great way to do this is to use a... Read More
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
It's not available: Captique is a hyaluronic acid filler. It is no longer available in the us. Fortunately there are several excellent hyaluronic acid fillers that are ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Get new mole checked: No, the fact that a mole is itchy and raised does not mean that you have skin cancer. However any unusual or new mole must be check by a dermatologis... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Depends on cause: There are various causes of eye circles. If it is pigment, avoid the sun and get a lightening cream. If it is swelling (worse in the am) avoid salt a... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Take care of skin: Wrinkles around the eyes are common even if you are young. There are a few common causes. The most common cause is sun damage. If you want to stay ... Read More
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Erythromycin Retin-A: Yes you can use Erythromycin and Retin-A at the same time. Each treats acne in a different way. The Erythromycin reduces the bacteria that cause acn... Read More
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Have allergies?: Dark circles and wrinkles in a young adult often come from allergies. The chronic inflammation irritates the skin causing wrinkles and dark circles. ... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Dacryocystitis: Dacryocystitis is an infection in your tear drainage system. It causes a swelling on the side of your nose next to your eye. It is virtually always ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Allergies?: Lower eyelids and cheek swelling is a problem for many people. One of the most common causes is eye allergies. If you know you have allergies or if ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Allergies?: Dark circles in a young adult often come from allergies. The chronic inflammation irritates the skin causing wrinkles and dark circles. If your eyes ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See a neurologist: If you have a severe headache and blurry vision that has lasted more than a week or so you should see a neurologist or neuro-ophthalmologist. Most l... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Brightening eyes: It is difficult to know what to recommend without seeing your eyes. One good solution is to try latisse (bimatoprost). That will give you longer, th... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Blepharospasm: Botox is the most common treatment for blepharospasm. If injected by a skilled physician, it is very safe and effective. Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxin ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Dark Circles: Dark circles and wrinkles in a young adult often come from allergies. The chronic inflammation irritates the skin causing wrinkles and dark circles. I... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Some work most don't: Medications must pass fda approval to make claims. Cosmetics can make claims that are not backed by scientific research (there are some restrictions,... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Glaucoma Treatment: There are many excellent places to be treated for glaucoma. You'll need to be followed closely, so it is best to have a doctor in driving distance. ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: Probably you have a chalazion, or several, on your upper and lower eyelids. In some people these come out in groups. However, it is also possible th... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Black Eye: If you got a black eye that probably means that there was an injury to the area of your eye. Because of that, you should get a good eye examination t... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Careful with Vit A: No, taking a large dose of vit a is not the same as taking accutane. Be very careful not to take more than the recommended dose of vit a. You can ov... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Obagi safe for skin: Obagi is an excellent skin care program. It is particularly effective at reducing unwanted pigment, a problem that is common in asian skin. The key ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Good Skin Care: Some people have a tendency to deposit pigment into their skin. This is usually combination of genetics and sun damage. Use a physical sun block (wi... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Renova (tretinoin) and Sun: Renova (tretinoin) is Retin-A mixed with a moisturizer. It has the effect of reversing sun damage. In other words it makes your skin more like a bab... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Allergies & Dry Eyes: Allergies do not come from using your eyes or looking at electronic screens. They are a reaction to things in the air. However dryness can make your... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks a lot! I never heard of vitamin C used in a liquid form I've heard of vitamin E was used on skin I will try vitamin C! :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks I was looking for a good anti wrinkle cream that really works
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicne
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
Wills Eye Hospital/Thomas Jefferson University
Awards
Presidents Award for Best Scientific Paper at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting
James Shipman Award for Best Resident Paper at Wills Eye Annual Meeting
Henry Baylis Award for Significant Contribution in the Field of Cosmetic Surgery/ American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeryy
Affiliations
American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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