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The ingredient in Latisse that makes lashes grow is the same as one of the glaucoma medications, the class of which is known as "prostaglandin analogues." I know of no link between use of prostaglandin analogues and macular degeneration. If such a link existed, we would be required to warn many of our glaucoma patients of said risk.
Latisse should not have any effect on you developing macular degeneration. However, you should get a complete eye examination to include intraocular pressure and a dilated fundus exam. Latisse lengthens, thickens and darkens lashes and is not contraindicated if one has macular degeneration or cataracts. I hope this reply helps.
Though there is not an established link between using Latisse and increasing the risk for macular degeneration, I would advise against using. It will be best to just not tempt fate.
Latisse stimulates hair growth. Your own hair growth. It will not change a masculine face into a feminine one, your hair/eyelashes will not look like a woman's hair or eyelashes
Though listed in the FDA packaging information with Latisse, I have never seen this occur. Patients of all iris colors have used Latisse without changing their eye color at all. Though no one should honestly give you a "guarantee" this won't happen, your eye color won't change to darker...
It is a very rare risk but you may experience an increase in brown pigmentation in your irises. However, I haven't noticed this in any of my patients to date, and in fact, a staff member who works at my practice hasn't had this happen to her even though she has green eyes. If you see this...
Yes, you can absolutely continue to wear eyelash extensions while you are using Latisse. It is important to follow the instructions outlined by the product.
Latisse cannot lighten dark colored eyes. There is a theoretical risk that it can darken hazel or green eyes, but the other way around is not possible. It must have been the lightening in the room.
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