Can Latisse seep into eyes while sleeping?

I have brown eyes which I do not want to darken. If I follow the Latisse instructions carefully, is there still a risk of darkening pigmentation? Can the product seep into your eyes, even if you are careful - say, while you are sleeping?

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A: Latisse provides longer, thicker lashes, but potentially can lead to some iris color changes

William Trattler, MD

You ask a great question. The answer appears to be that even though Latisse is applied to the eyelashes, it may be possible for a small amount to get into the eyes -- which could rarely lead to darkening of the iris. However, the risk of this happening is very low.   For example, you may know that Latisse... more

A: Iris may darken even if Latisse doesn't actually get in eye

David M. Mills, MD

Even when used as directed, there is still a chance of iris darkening with Latisse. In our experience, it doesn't seem to require the agent actually getting into the eye.

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