It was discovered that Lumigan which was prescribed for glaucoma had the effect of growing lashes, and the manufacturer, Allergan, studied this effect and received an approval to market the same medication for application to the eyelids to grow eyelashes. It works well for both, but in the case of... more
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?
2 answers to “Glaucoma eyedrops for eyelash growth?”
A: Lumigen is Latisse
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... more
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