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Iris Color Change..the Real Deal? - Florida

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I started Latisse as a result of using fake...

Princess ButtercupMay 19, 2009
WORTH IT$119

I started Latisse as a result of using fake eyelashes they pulled out my own.

I am seeing wonderful results with this product but am very concerned about iris color change. My iris color is a really pretty green/gold. The side effects say it can change iris to brown permanently.

What is the chance of my iris turning brown. I have been using product for 9 weeks?

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(unregistered guest)
May 20, 2009
Hello from a fellow Butter -- if I liked my eye color (which I don't) I would not use Latisse. It *can* change your eye color, pure and simple. Try to keep it out of oyur eye if you do keep using it.
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dermdoc
May 22, 2009
The color change was noted when the substance was dropped into the eye when treated for glaucoma. If you are going to use Latisse, make sure you follow the directions.
te
May 27, 2009
Ummm, is it just me, or does anyone else think it's crazy to use a product that could change your eye color?? Seems that we're kind of allowing ourselves to be guinea pigs... You can't mess with nature too much and get away with it, in my opinion!
t37352
May 29, 2009
I have awesome beautiful green eyes and naturally long lashes. AND a brain! (yeah) If I would notice only the tiniest little change on my eye color uuummm I would take this liquid, open my toilet seat, and VOILA! I guess your mom never told you this one thing : THINK girl THINK !
(unregistered guest)
June 15, 2009
The original drug used to treat glaucoma, Lumigan, had possible side effects of changing the color of the iris. This was used in a higher percentage and put directly in the eye twice a day. Latisse is a much smaller percentage and applied on the lid. There was not a single person in all of the clinical trials who had color change of the eyes! It is VERY unlikely that anyone will have that problem using Latisse. Some people may be more sensitive to it ( redness, etc)Im a medical aesthetician for a dermatologist and Ive been using Latisee with great results. I have blue eyes and Im confident they will stay that way :)
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beautiful on the inside
June 23, 2009
Hi. Just wondering where you got the information on the clinical trials. do you know how many participated?
highfashionlady
July 2, 2009
Thats what I thought. I would seem that you would have to put it directly into your eye in order for it to change your eye color. I think it was maybe in 1% of cases where lumigan was put directly in the eye for glaucoma that it changed the color of the iris. I am on the 4 the week and can't wait for week 16
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dermdoc
June 25, 2009
From the paper submitted to the FDA for approval. There were 278 volunteers. They did not have to enroll that many patients since the drug had already been approved and used for glaucoma.
Mishka
October 29, 2009
Hi! Do you know if this has ever been used for sparse brows? Could it work? Thanks!
Charlene Roux
December 24, 2010

Yes it works on sparse eyebrows. This is an amazing product. I buy the generic Lumigan called Careprost for $25. I hit my 16 week mark last year, now I only apply it every blue moon just to maintain. My eyelashes look so FAKE now :) I am not concerned about the color change because that only happens when you put drops directly into the eye. It does cause darkening of the skin that it touches. It looks good though, like I have on very light eyeliner. This is because I placed it precisely where my eyelash roots were. Right now I am using an iris lightener, so I am careful to only apply careprost every blue moon to maintain my lashes, maybe 3 times a month.

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