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Can topical retin a (tretinoin) cream applied to one's face cause eye floaters?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Floaters: Retin a (tretinoin) usually doesnt cause floaters unless some may get into the eye inadvertently nd cause damage.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

NO...: Floaters are deposits of various size, shape, consistency, refractive index, and motility within the eye's vitreous humour (the liquid part), which is normally transparent. The use of Retin-A was just a coincidence.

Answered 7/1/2014

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No: Floaters cannot be caused by retin-a.

Answered 4/23/2014

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