Bimatoprost Eye Drops

Bimatoprost Eye Drops (Lumigan) is can help treat glaucoma and other forms of raised intraocular pressure. Bimatoprost Eye Drops can also be directly to eyeloashes with an appilcator brush to improve the length, thickness and colour of eyelashes.

Bimatoprost Eye Drops for Improving Thickness, Length and Colour of Eyelashes

Bimatoprost is often used to increase the length, thickness and/or colour of eyelashes. When being used to enhance eyelashes, the solution needs to be applied to the skin of the upper eyelid using an bimatoprost applicator brush.

Bimatoprost Eye Drops for Glaucoma

Glaucoma occurs when an increase in eye fluid causes increased pressure in the eye socket. Bimatoprost can help dilate the canals that drain fluid from the eyes socket. This will reduce the pressure in the eye socket. Bimatoprost Eye Drops should be dropped stright into the eye socket when being used to treat glaucoma or high intraocular pressure.

Precautions when using Bimatoprost Eye Drops

• Do not apply Bimatoprost Eye Drops when wearing contact lenses. Wait for at least 15 minutes between applying eye drops and contact lenses.
• Do not allpw the dropper must not come into contact with any surfaces or your eyes or hands. This can lead to contamination and lead to infections of the eye.
• Bimatoprost Eye Drops should not be used by children or by pregnant or breastfeeding women as the safety in these groups has not been sufficiently studied.
• Bimatoprost Eye Drops can aggravate certain eye conditions. If you currently sudder from other eye condtions or have in the past, discuss this with your doctor.
• Gradual changes in the colour of the iris and/or eyelids may occur as a result of using Bimatoprost Eye Drops.
• Other eye treatments may interact with Bimatoprost Eye Drops. If you are taking any other eye medications, discuss these with your doctor before using Bimatoprost Eye Drops.

Side Effects of Bimatoprost Eye Drops

Side Effects of Bimatoprost Eye Drops may include:

• dry eyes
• burning feeling in the eyes
• vision changes
• gradual discolouration in the iris or eyelid
• conjunctivitis
• discharge from the eye
• local irritation in or around the eyes