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Latisse Safety and Pressure in the Eyes?

I have been losing my eyebrows and lashes slowly for years. I would love to use the product, Latisse but I am concerned about the safety of pressure in the eyes. Is it something I would need to get directly from a dermatologist and have regular eye examinations, or is it something I can just purchase online? Thanks.

Asked 29 months ago by sunflower1982 in England
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Latisse would probably, if anything, lower your eye pressure and not raise it

Latisse is the same thing as Lumigan which is a medication used to treat high eye pressure. Although it is advised not to get Latisse into the eyes, and you shouldn't if applied properly, the most likely effect of getting it into the eyes would be to lower eye pressure and not raise it. This is not to say that it is a good idea to get Latisse into your eye. You might also want to get your eye pressure checked by your eye doctor especially if you have a family history of glaucoma. There... more
Jon Dishler, MD
Denver Ophthalmologist
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Latisse and eye pressure

Latisse works great for both brows and lashes.  If you use it as directed with the supplied brushes it should not get in the eye or cause pressure changes.  Your pressure can be monitored by your ophthalmologist if you are concerned. 
Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon
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