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Will Latisse Change Eye Color?

If I have light blue eyes, will Latisse turn my irises brown?

Asked 32 months ago by AmberLeigh in OH

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Latisse and eye color

Most of the doctors who prescribe Latisse have NEVER seen anyone's eye color change as a result. Nonetheless, every physician is compelled to warn prospective Latisse patients about this because this has rarely been seen when the same medicine was directly applied to the eye as an eye drop for glaucoma treatment. But almost certainly, much, much higher doses of the medicine was absorbed into the eye when used as an eye drop, compared to when it is applied to the skin... more

Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eye color change from Latisse

Only if you're careless and get it in your eyes, and only if you have hazel eyes, or blue/brown or green/brown eyes. pure blue and green eyes don't have enough melanocytes to get darker. and if you're already dark brown, it can't get any darker. this is the most common misconception about eye color changes and Latisse

Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

Latisse and Blue Eyes

I have hundreds of patients currently using Latisse and none has experienced darkening of the iris (brown color) when they have blue or green eyes. This side effect has actually been reported as a very rare occurrence when using Lumigan eye drops for glaucoma; in that case the drops are put directly in the eyes, as opposed to the mode of application of Latisse, which is externally on the rim of the eyelid/eyelashes.

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD

Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

Eye color changes

This is a great question that many patients have asked me. Allergan, the manufacturers of Latisse, claim that while their original glaucoma treatment product, Lumigan (when applied directly to the corneas), could darken lightly colored eyes, when applied as directed to the top of the lids should not affect coloring of the eye. No patients in any of Allergan’s studies for Latisse reported alterations in their eye color.

Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon

No change in eye color from Latisse

This is a great question, since there is a misconception. The medication that is used in Latisse is also used as a glaucoma medication. In extremely rare instances, there was a change in eye color when the glaucoma medication was applied directly to the cornea. However, in studies done with Latisse, there were no reports of change in eye color. In my practice, I have never seen a change in eye color. It is really more of a theoretical risk than anything.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD

Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Latisse changing eye color

Before I answer this question..I will say that I have hundreds of active patients using latisse and 99.9% of these patients are extremely satisfied with the product. Latisse and Lumigan are the same product. It is not any more or less concentrated than Lumigan. (you can google both names and double check the concentration at 0.03%) Lumigan and Travatan (another glaucoma drop) are in the same family of medications called prostaglandin analogues. They have a history of changing eye... more

Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blue and Green eyes fine to use Latisse

To date, there is no conclusive report of Latisse causing eye pupil color change. The risk is related to its glaucoma eyedrop cousin, whose concentration is at least 20 times higher than what we would use in Latisse.

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Latisse and Eye Color

The glaucoma version (Lumigan) of the medication had a rare side effect seen typically in patients with darker iris colors. This occurred when the medication was placed directly into the eye, and would cause a darkening of the iris pigment. The incidence of this with the glaucoma medication Lumigan was less than 3%. The pigmentation changes appear to be permanent. For Latisse, there is a caution for possible increased pigmentation of the iris if applied directly to the eye or if the... more

David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Will blue eyes turn brown using Latisse?

While this is a potential side effect of using Latisse, it is not a common one. Because it's possible for this side effect to occur, it's important to weigh the potential risks and benefits of using the product with your physician. It's also important to note that these changes in color may be permanent once they occur.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Latisse should not effect eye color

Latisse is the brand name of bimatoprost used to to add pigment and length to the eyelashes. It has been used for years as an eye drop to lower eye pressure for treating glaucoma. It was discovered that patients using it to treat their eye condition were growing thicker, darker and longer eyelashes. When used as a drop directly on the eye, some rare irises turned darker or slightly changed color. Latisse is painted on the skin at the base of the lashes and is not placed directly in the... more

James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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Latisse and eye color.

Latisse, also called bimatoprost, is a drug that was originally used to treat glaucoma. In extremely rare instances patients had permanent darkening of their light colored eyes when applying the drug directly to the eyeball. It is reasonable to assume there is an extremely small chance for this side effect, even though Latisse is applied directly to the eyelashes and not to the eyeball. Darkening of the eyelid skin can occur, albeit infrequently, but resolves when... more

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Adam J. Cohen, MD

Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon

Latisse and eye color

If used correctly, Latisse does not appear to change the appearance of one's eyes. When essentially the same medication is used in larger doses to treat glaucoma, a small number of patients can experience a darkening of their eye color. When used to treat glaucoma the medication is placed directly into the eye instead of on the upper eyelid with an applicator, thus a much higher level of exposure is seen.

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Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Will Latisse Change Eye Color

To my knowledge, there have been no cases of change in eye color from Latisse. Where the concern comes from, however, is that the parent drug of Latisse, called Lumigan, an eyedrop used to treat glaucoma, has caused a change in eye color of a very small percent of patients. It is important to remember that Latisse is applied directly to the eyelid/eyelash margin and extremely little of the product gets in the eye. Lumigan, on the other hand, is placed directly in the eye as an eyedrop,... more

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Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

Latisse and potential for change in eye color

Your question is a good one, as there has been an incredible amount of false information that's been spread regarding the potential for people to develop a change in the color of their eyes (irises) as a consequence of using Latisse to stimulate eyelash growth. To answer your question, no, if you have blue eyes, you do NOT have to worry about your eye color changing while using Latisse as directed (applying to your upper lash line every night). To my... more

Monika Kiripolsky, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Latisse and eye color change

I personally have not seen this side effect from latisse. Lumigan is an eye drop used for glaucoma. This is basically the same compound as Latisse. In some patients, Lumigan may cause a gradual change in eye color by increasing the amount of brown pigment in the iris (the colored part of your eye). This change may not be noticeable for several months to years. This effect most commonly occurs in people with mixed eye color (hazel). With Latisse the incidence of... more

David Freilich, MD

Englewood Oculoplastic Surgeon

Latisse has not been reported to change eye color

In my experience, dispensing over 3000 bottles of Latisse and Lumigan over the last 3 years, for eyelash growth, I have never seen nor heard about any cases of eye color change when used for this purpose. I am also not aware of any reports of eye color change with Latisse. As the other physicians have answered, Lumigan, when used in the eye daily for glaucoma has been reported to change eye color, but Latisse should not be used in the eye and if occasionally gets into the eye... more

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Lorrie Klein, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

If your light-colored eye color is your livelihood, consider avoiding Latisse

We have not had any of our patients report this complication. This doesn't mean that we will not see this complication of iris color change (to a darker color) in the future. We have had models and actresses who have light colored eyes as their marketing attribute ask us for Latisse, but we have advised them to avoid Latisse at this time to wait to see what others are experiencing. Even though it is a rare complication, I don't think it is worth risking a career based on eye color for... more

Tammy Wu, MD

Modesto Plastic Surgeon

Rarely will latisse affect eye color

This has been a rare complication of Lumigen, reportedly less than one per cent, i.e. blue eyes turning brown. Lumigen is the glaucoma medication which morphed into Latisse, the eyelash extender and thickener. In the clinical trials leading up to the approval of Latisse this side effect did not occur. Please be aware that Lumigen was dropped into the eye, while Latisse is to be applied to the lashes and not dropped into the eye. As with many drugs, one can not tell whether this might... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Eye Color Change with Latisse

No, there is no evidence to suggest that Latisse will change your eye color. 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 than 4 percent of people experienced redness, irritation and itching of the upper eyelid which was reversed upon discontinuation.

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Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

Latisse should not affect the color of your eyes.

Thank you for the inquiry. To my knowledge, there haven't been any cases reported in which Latisse affected the color of the iris.

Peter Schmid, DO

Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon

Latisse Risk is Darker Eyes

Unfortunately, there is a risk of darkening the colored portion of the eye with Latisse. This was seen with Lumigan when the drops were placed directly into the eye. Allergan is quick to note that the side effect has not been seen with Latisse when applied to the eyelashes with the supplied applicator.

D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Latisse will not change eye color

Latusse will not change eye color. It is used to treat glaucoma and a side effect was found to cause eyelashes to grow longer. This side effect is what is marketed in Latisse. You can over dose it you use to much which is why it is not recommended for eyebrows etc.

Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Latisse and Eye Color

Latisse if used properly should not change the color of the eye. There have not been reported cases of eye color change (to my knowledge). Latisse is made from an eye medication called Lumigen which is much stronger in potency than Latisse and made to go in the eye, rather than around the eye. As with any treatment, anything is possible, but the likelihood of this ocuring is quite slim, which is reason enough for some patients to NOT use Latisse.

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, latisse can darken light colored eyes

This is an extremely rarely reported complicaltion of the medication which primarily occured with the glaumcoma version of the drug. It is for this reason that they advise applying it only to the upper eyelid