If you've seen all these viral videos on caster oil benefits for your eyes, you're in for a treat! I asked a returning guest about a recent VIRAL TikTok video on castor oil that made me pause -- mostly because you really need to be careful what you put on or near your eyes. The eyeballs are very delicate tissue so... Is castor oil really the magical elixir everyone online is claiming it to be for eyes? You might be surprised by her opinion! My guest today is Dr. Carly Rose, a distinguished optometrist who has owned and operated Eyecare on the Square, a private practice in Ohio for over five years. Her unwavering dedication to understanding the complex disease of dry eye, as well as investing in cutting-edge research has earned her widespread recognition in the industry as a leader in dry eye diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Rose’s passion for dry eye research stemmed from observing the increasing number of patients with this painful and life-changing condition, as well as suffering from the disease as a dry eye patient herself. Dr. Rose is a native of the Greater Cincinnati area, and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Kentucky University. After graduating, she pursued her optometry studies in Chicago and completed a year-long residency at the Cincinnati VAMC Eye Clinic. Her commitment to excellence and patient care led her to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Rose is a member of several prestigious optometric associations, including the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Rose also earned recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Eye Doctors for the year 2022. Have you ever used castor oil for your eyes?  I'd love to hear about what you used it for in the comments below! In this episode: What does castor oil come from? How to use castor oil for the eyes (and who it's especially good for) Do castor oil benefits include eyelash growth? Debunking castor oil myths on social media How to use castor oil around your eyes (especially if you're taking eye medication) Unique properties of ricinoleic acid in castor oil How to choose a good quality castor oil Quotes "I have used castor oil on my lashes and brows for a while, and I also have dry eyes. So I actually use it for dry eye and all the aesthetics. It's a win-win." [13:22] "The ricinoleic acid has a lot of antiviral, antifungal... anti-everything properties..." [15:56] "If they can't wear mascara but they want something for their lashes in the morning... curl your lash, put a little on the spoolie and use that in place of mascara. It really does make it look great." [21:03] Links Follow Dr. Rose and her practices on Instagram here, here, and here | tiktok | website TikTok Video: what does Dr. Rose think of the viral #castoroilbenefits video? Healthy Skin Show 285: Got Dry, Irritated, Red Eyes? Sneaky Triggers You Wouldn't Think Of w/ Dr. Carly Rose Healthy Skin Show 210: How Steroid Creams Impact Your Eyes w/ Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler Healthy Skin Show 201: Before You Put Anything Around Your Eyes…w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show 276: Dupixent Eye Side Effects: What's Going On? {RESEARCH} w/ Dr. Roselie Achten