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

Hi, Thanks for your question. Given your history of inflammatory eye issues I recommend you seek out the care of your ophthalmologist immediately and stop Latisse. Given your history you may not be a good candidate for this medication. Wish you all the best. Kevin Cavanaugh, MD

Factors that you can weigh in making your decision are: 1. Periorbital fat atrophy has mostly been observed with the common on-label bimatoprost uses (Latisse for lashes or Lumigan for glaucoma). It is possible that periorbital fat atrophy is less likely to occur if...

The risk of pigmentation will never be zero, but I can give you a little more information about the Latisse studies.  Read the study from 2010 by Law, S called "Bimatoprost in the treatmet of eyelash hypotrichosis."  Here is what they wrote -- increased iris...

Hello wiley1953,  Latisse comes from a family of medications called prostaglandin analogs, which are used in the treatment of glaucoma.  These medications are not without side effects, however.  In fact, one of the side effects is eyelash growth, which has prompted the use of...

It is very unlikely this is from Latisse. Latisse only goes on the skin above your eyes. Not into them. When using it properly there is no way it is getting in your eyes. Plus with that being said, the ingredient in Latisse is used to treat glaucoma and improves vision. "This answer has been ...

If you're allergic, you can take viviscal as an alternative. I typically inject and apply topically PRP for a few treatments to improve the growth rate of the lashes. I suggest consulting with an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.