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Does Latisse Affect the Eye Pressure in Glaucoma?
my pressure in my eye is alittle high,not to the the point of Glaucoma. Does latisse affect it?Thanks,Cindy Barnum
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Latisse (Bimatoprost) was originally used to treat glaucoma.
Latisse (Bimatoprost) was originally used to treat glaucoma. The increase in lash length, density and darkness was noticed as a side effect.
When used as a "cosmeceutical" drug (just to increase the lash length) as instructed on the package insert there is little or no effect in eye pressures. Latisse should be prescribed and purchased from a physician who is familiar with the possible effects of the medication. Someone with glaucoma can still probably use...
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Latisse and High Pressure in the Eye
Latisse is product which is essentially the same medication as used in a glaucoma eyedrop. The difference is that Latisse is applied to the eyelid, whereas the eyedrop is instilled directly to the eye. The patent for eyelash growth was actually obtained by a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Johnstone, who noted that patients taking a similar class of medications, had eyelash growth. Applying Latisse may not deliver consistent levels of medication to the eye, so one cannot count on this...
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Latisse and Glaucoma
Latisse is a product applied to the eyelid margin(the skin side of the eyelid) with the intent of making the eyelashes longer, darker and thicker. While a very small amount of the product can get in the eye and create a little stinging sensation, you should not count on enough of it getting in your eye to lower your eye pressure. If that is needed then a glaucoma eye drop would be better indicated.
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Since Latisse has the same active ingredient as Lumigan which is used to treat increased eye pressure (glaucoma), it theoretically can have the side effect of lowering the pressure in your eye. It's effect on pressure is unpredictable when properly applied to the base of your eyelashes and should certainly not be used as a medication to treat increased eye pressure.
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Latisse is the trade name for Bimatoprost 0.03% ophthalmic solution; it is the same medication used to treat glaucoma, marketed under the name Lumigan. To treat glaucoma a single drop is instilled into each affected eye once daily. When used to treat inadequate eyelashes, a drop is placed on a sterile applicator brush which is then evenly applied along the skin of the upper eyelid margin and the base of the eyelashes. Following application, the upper eyelid margin may feel slightly damp but...
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Latisse and Eye Pressure/Glaucoma
Latisse is derived from a medication we use to treat glaucoma. In addition to lowering eye pressure, a noted side effect was that patients grew longer eyelashes. A normal eye pressure can range from 8 to 22. As ophthalmologists we look at eye pressure as only one factor among many in determining if you have glaucoma. Your optic nerve appearance, visual field, nerve fiber layer thickness, age and family history are also important variables. If anything, Latisse might slightly lower your...
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