Latisse was discovered when Lumigan, the same medication used for glaucoma, was applied into the eye and some patients had darkening or changing eye color which is permanent in some cases. It is of greatest risk when there is a degree of brown pigment already present. That being said, there have... more
Will green irises change after using Latisse?
I've been using Latisse for 9 weeks and I'm seeing wonderful results with it. However, I'm very concerned about iris color change. My iris color is a really pretty green/gold. What is the chance of my iris turning brown?
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A: Latisse and change in eye color
In the FDA studies leading up to its approval, there were no cases reported of darkening of the iris. HOWEVER, Latisse was serendipitously discovered to cause eyelash growth after ophthalmologists treating glaucoma patients with Lumigan noticed thicker, longer eyelashes in their patients. The ophthalmologists... more
A: Light irises may change color if you have any brown colors within the iris
If you are in doubt about the potential to change color, it is always best to have your eyes examined by a "slit lamp" (magnified lenses especially designed to see details of the eye and iris) exam by an Ophthalomologist. The culprit that causes the iris to change the color of blue or green eyes is... more
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