Can Latisse Cause Dryness of the Eye?

Dear Patient from Narberth,

Latisse is a class of medications that was originally formulated to help lower eye pressure for glaucoma patients.

It's felt to work by causing dilation of vessels in the eye and thereby lowering eye pressures. When the molecule makes contact with the surface of the eye, it can cause dilation of vessels on the white surface of the eye.

These dilated vessels can cause a sensation of dryness or fullness.

Usually, this sensation resolves over a few weeks. The medication can be used for years as it has been used in previous glaucoma patients. But with my patients on Latisse, they usually use it until the lashes lengthen to the amount they desire. After that point, they only use it a few times per week to maintain the growth. If it was stopped completely, over time the lashes would likely return to their normal length and condition.

Sincerely Yours,

Adam J. Scheiner, M.D.

Latisse rarely can make your eyes feel dry, as mentioned in the product insert as a possible reaction to Latisse.  You need to make sure you are applying the product correctly because Latisse should not be getting into your eye.  I also recommend that you follow-up with your Ophthalmologist for an eye evaluation. 

Dr. Grant Stevens

 

Latisse can contribute to dry eye. It does not cause dry eye in the sense that using Latisse will not make your eyes drier in the long term because it does not affect the glands. However, dry eye symptoms have been reported with Latisse and when you stop using Latisse those symptoms should go away.