If Latisse Gets in Your Eyes Can It Cause Damage?

Latisse is meant to be applied on the top eyelid at the base of your lashes. However, if it gets inside your eyes does not cause any damage or infection to the eyes. Latisse is safe even for people with contact lenses or sensitive eyes. Some of the Latisse side effects include redness, itching and darkening of the eyelid which is reversible once you stop using the product. There are medical conditions that can be worsened by the Latisse product, so please consult your doctor

Latisse is considered to be a relatively safe
drug.If Latisse inadvertently gets in
the eye during application it can cause redness, irritation and itching.This is generally thought to be a relatively
self-limited problem.When larger amounts
of Latisse get in the eye there are reports of blue eyes turning brown.This has occurred when the active ingredient
in Latisse has been used to treat glaucoma. For
these reasons, it’s very important that patients learn the proper application
techniques.When these steps are taken
Latisse is considered to be extremely safe and associated with minimal side
effects.

When you put Latisse on your eyelashes some of it just
naturally gets into your eyes too (whether you realize it or not). The good
news is that it does not harm the eyes. The active ingredient in Latisse
actually started as a medication to use in the eyes to treat glaucoma
and then people realized that patients using that glaucoma treatment has rich,
full eyelashes.The only things that
Latisse can do that would be undesirable would be to change part of the
colorful part of the eye (the iris) to a more brownish color in Blue, Green or
gray eyed people... and even that is rare. Also, people can have an allergy to
the chemicals in Latisse causing redness of the eyes that will get better by
stopping treatment. Latisse will not harm your eyes or effect your vision. The
only precaution is if you do have glaucoma it is best to check with your
ophthalmologist before starting treatment.

Hi there-
Latisse should not cause harm to your eyes or your vision if you were to get the solution in your eye.
It is unlikely, if applied properly, that Latisse will get in your eye since you only have to apply a small amount to the lash line for the product to be effective. It is normal to have some mild itching and redness during the first few days after you start using Latisse.
There are also less common side effects that include darkening or redness of the eyelid and increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye, which is only a risk for those with green or hazel eyes, and has actually never happened with Latisse, but with its glaucoma equivalent.

Latisse is the same medication which is in Lumigan eye drops used for glaucoma. It can cause some irritation, but in general is safe. It should be applied in the area for hair growth, along the upper eyelash line and the excess wiped away. Remember to remove your contact lenses as well, and leave them out for 15 minutes.
I hope this helps.

According to Allergan's website, LATISSE™ solution is an ophthalmic drug product. If any gets into the eye, it is not expected to cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. However, LATISSE™ solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. Do not apply it to the lower eyelid. If you have a history of abnormal Intra-ocular pressure, you should only use LATISSE™ under the close supervision of your physician.

Latisse is a new medication for use on the upper eyelashes. It promises to be an effective treatment for eyelash enhancement:
The 5 steps recommended for Latisse use as follows:
Latisse instructions:





Step 1 for Latisse application: Before application, remove all creams and wash face. Remove contacts from the eyes.
Step 2: Prepare the Latisse Applicator: Place one drop of Latisse onto the applicator, but not on the Latisse applicator tip.
Step 3: Apply to skin using the Latisse Applicator: Apply directly to the area at the base of the upper eyelid eyelashes where they meet the skin. No runoff.
Step 4: Blot any excess with a gauze or dry tissue
Step 5: Dispose of the applicator and use a new Latisse applicator on the opposite eyelids.

Corneal exposure was one of the things looked at in the FDA study and it was found that it may cause some irritation.

The product safety sheet includes the following information:
Do not use LATISSE™ solution if you are allergic to one of its ingredients.

LATISSE™ solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. DO NOT APPLY to the lower eyelid. If you have a history of abnormal intraocular pressure, you should only use LATISSE™ under the close supervision of your physician.
LATISSE™ use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin which may be reversible. Although not reported in clinical studies, LATISSE™ use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent.
You should tell your physician you are using LATISSE™ especially if you have a history of eye pressure problems. You should also tell anyone conducting an eye pressure screening that you are using LATISSE™.

The most common side effects after using LATISSE™ solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. LATISSE™ solution may cause other less common side effects which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE™ is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.

The biggest risk for complications is in patients with increased intra-ocular pressure. There has been significant attention turned to the fact that Latisse may also darken the iris though Allergan reports they did not observe this in clinical studies. The risk of darkening is higher if the medication is applied to the eye instead of the eyelash.
Find a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist and be sure they demonstrate the medication usage before you go home.

I hope this helps!

If used properly, most will not have issues. 2% of Americans have glaucoma, whether diagnosed or not.  If you are using glaucoma medication, usage of additional prostaglandin in bimataprost/Latisse is not recommended. Iris color changes are reported with usage of bimataprost in eyes so recommended not to put product into eyes to avoid the rare but permanent side effect.

Latisse was developed as a noted side effect from a medication to treat glaucoma. If the product is administered in the eyes it will not cause damage but it can causing changing of the iris pigmentation for people with light eyes.