How Does Latisse Change the Eye Color?

asked 2 years ago by V123 in Albuquerque
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: eye color, permanent, pigmentation

One of the side effects of Latisse is increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent. Is that because some of the solution gets in the eye? Does this side effect occur with Revitalash? I am wanting to purchase Latisse but not at the risk of changing my eye color or getting dark blotches.

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Latisse and Eye Color Changes

There is no evidence to suggest that Latisse will change your eye color. The eye is exposed to a very small amount of Latisse even when it is properly applied as directed to the upper eyelid margin using the supplied applicator. This has been demonstrated by applying a colored dye to the eyelid margin and watching its migration. Over two million prescriptions for Latisse have been filled with no confirmed reports of iris pigmentation issues. Side effects from the initial studies showed less... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Latisse activates pigment and cell growth -- that is how it works

Latisse activates hair follicles and the pigment within them which is how it works to make lashes longer and darker. This same effect happens to the pigment cells of the iris in rare cases when the medication is placed directly in the eye. This was all learned from Lumigan which is the same Brimatoprost medication but used for glaucoma. It turned out that these patients grew longer lashes as a side effect and that is the basis of using Latisse. The idea with Latisse is not to get any in... more

Jon Dishler, MD
Denver Ophthalmologist

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How Does Latisse Change the Eye Color?

Latisse and Eye Color Changes

Latisse activates pigment and cell growth -- that is how it works

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