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Are Burning Red Eyes a Side Effect of Latisse?

sheepAug 4, 2009
When I use Latisse, my eyes are red and burn so bad I can't open them. No eye drops help. The burning and redness is unbearable. Is this a common side effect?

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Dr. Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Aug 22, 2010
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Dr. Janet M. Neigel, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Aug 18, 2009
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