How to prevent crow's feet

Crow's feet are fine lines at the outer eye corners. Repeated smiling and squinting fold the skin, while ultraviolet exposure and gradual loss of elasticity can make those folds more visible. Dryness may temporarily emphasise them. They are a cosmetic concern for many people, not a sign that the eyes are diseased.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen around, but not directly in, the eyes as directed on its label, and wear sunglasses with useful coverage outdoors. Apply fragrance-free moisturiser without rubbing. Cleanse gently, avoid picking or pulling the skin, and keep irritating products away from the eyelids. A dermatologist may discuss Botox or fractional laser treatment for established lines, considering skin type, movement, and recovery time.

Seek medical advice for a new or changing spot near the eye, persistent rash, swelling, bleeding, pain, vision change, or irritation that does not settle after stopping a product. These features need assessment rather than cosmetic treatment alone.

Ask which sunscreen and eye-area products are suitable, whether your lines are visible at rest, and how injectable or laser treatment would interact with your skin tone, medicines, and daily activities.