Lumigan (Bimatoprost)

Why is Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Used?

Lumigan (Bimatoprost) is a type of medication that may be prescribed as a means of reducing the build up of pressure in the eyes. This pressure can build up when a person has glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Lumigan is also used to increase the quantity, thickness and length of eyelashes when applied by brush to the eyelash.

Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Dosage and Usage Instructions

The dose of Lumigan (Bimatoprost) is one drop in the evening. This form of medication should be used very sparingly. One drop of this product is able to last up to 12 hours. It is very important to be able to use a clean method that is sterile for the drops or there is the risk of bacteria forming on the bottle.

The bottle should never come into direct contact with the eye so that the risk of that bacteria forming is eliminated. Should that occur by accident consult with the doctor so you can toss it out and get the medication replaced.

Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Precautions

The use of Lumigan (Bimatoprost) can result in changes to the eyelash and iris colors of the eyes. It is usually a very slow transformation that is likely to occur with prolonged use of this medication.

When the patient is only using the drops in one eye then those changes can be significantly different from one eye to the other. This is why it is best to use the product in both eyes even if there is only a build up of the pressure in one eye.

If you wear contact lenses you don’t want to put them in for at least 15 minutes after using these prescription eye drops.

Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Possible Side Effects

Some side effects that have been noted with the use of Lumigan (Bimatoprost) include:

• Burning in the eyes for up to 5 minutes after the drops have been used
• Sensitivity to light
• Increased growth of eyelashes
• Itchy eyes
• Red eyes