Lumigen is Latisse

Leslie H. Stevens, MD answers: Glaucoma eyedrops for eyelash growth?

I read on some web sites that they use the glaucoma medication as an eye drop for lash growth instead of brushing it on lids (like Latisse). They said that worked fine. Is there any harm in doing it that way if you do not have glaucoma?


Leslie H. Stevens, MD
5 months ago
By Leslie H. Stevens, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Bimatoprost is the chemical name for both Latisse and the glaucoma medication called Lumigen.

Lumigen is intended to be applied right in the eye as a drop whereas, Latisse is brushed on the upper eye lashes with sterile applicators that are provided in the packaging.

I you do not have glaucoma and you are not being treated by a physician, I do not recommend using the eye drops. This could set you up for potential side effects of the drug that could be avoided when applying it directly to your lashes.

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