Brown Eyes Turning Hazel Due to Latisse?

asked 2 years ago by 3098anon in oak ridge, tn
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: eye color, side effects

The outer circle of my brown eyes look like it is turning hazel after 8 mo of latisse. Have you heard of that?

6 answers to Brown Eyes Turning Hazel Due to Latisse?

There have been no reports of Latisse changing the color of eyes

There is no evidence to suggest that Latisse will change your eye color. The eye is exposed to a very small amount of Latisse even when it is properly applied as directed to the upper eyelid margin using the supplied applicator. This has been demonstrated by applying a colored dye to the eyelid margin and watching its migration. 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... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Eyes changing color from Latisse?

Lumigan have been known to create brownish tint to hazel eyes and green eyes, but I've not heard of a lightening effect to the iris "halo". Most of my patients have used Lumigan instilled in the eye for years with no change in color. Some though, do find they have iris darkening. This is product instilled IN the eye, and not on the lash line as Latisse is applied. I would not think Latisse is the cause. It might be a good idea to bring this up at your next eye exam.... more

Nasrin Mani, MD
La Jolla Ophthalmologist

Latisse does NOT lighten Eye Color

Lumigan, the predecessor to Latisse, is a glaucoma drug which is applied as eye drops to the surface of the eyeball to reduce pressure inside the eye. In some of its patients, its use was accompanied by much longer eyelashes making it extremely popular. Some Lumigan patients with light colored eyes developed darker browner eyes with prolonged use. Latisse is supposed to be applied to the edge of the lid/lash junction very sparingly. You are NOT supposed to apply it to the eye. But... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Eye color change after Latisse

Latisse can affect the color of one's eyes. I would recommend that you have your eyes examined and bring pictures so the doctor can compare. Usually, Latisse causes a darker color change. Other possible causes of lightening of the iris include diseases such as Fuch's heterochromic iritis, Horner's syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma.

Sandy Feldman, MD
San Diego Ophthalmologist

Doubtfully due to Latisse

Hi there- While color change with Latisse use is possible, it is only possible in patients with GREEN eyes.... When Latisse changes the color of the iris, what is going on is that the already dark (pigmented) areas are getting darker... This is why people with blue eyes are at no risk (they have no pigmented cells to get darker), and why people with brown eyes are at minimal risk (their eyes are already maximally pigmented). People with green eyes have some pigment, and with r more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Latisse

Changes in color is possible. Only known effect is the brown gets darker. If you have concerns see your doctor who prescribed the latisse and stop the latisse

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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