Is Latisse safe to use on people with ocular rosacea? (Photo)

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I have ocular rosacea, dry eyes, & my eyes & lids get red easily. I have pure blue eyes.

Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS · Answer

Latisse is safe to use on patients with ocular rosacea. Unless you are allergic to the medication itself, you should be able to safely use it.

Melissa Toyos, MD · Answer

Using Latisse with ocular rosacea will not cause any serious adverse events but will likely worsen your rosacea and dry eye disease. I reported on a patient many years ago that developed meibomian gland dysfunction only while using Latisse. Signs and symtoms resolved when she discontinued the medicine.  My advice would be to address your rosacea with IPL, doxycycline and or fish oil first and once it has been stabilized, consider a trial of Latisse.

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