Lumigan is used to lower raised pressure in the eye and to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure of fluid in the eye may be high, although some people with glaucoma may hav normal eye pressure. There are usually no symptoms of glaucoma. The only was of knowing that you have glaucoma is to have your eye pressure, optic nerve and visual field checked by eye specialist or optician.
Directions
Lumigan controls glaucoma and ocular hypertension but does not cure them. Continue to use Lumigan even if you feel well. Do not stop using bimatoprost without talking to your doctor.
To apply the eyedrops, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your eye.
- Make sure the end of the dropper is not chipped or cracked.
- Avoid touching the dropper against your eye or anything else.
- Hold the dropper tip down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the remaining contents.
- Lie down or tilt your head back.
- Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it.
- Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
- With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket.
- Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing the drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
- Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
- Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not wipe or rinse it off.
- Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands again.
Before using Lumigan
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Lumigan or any other medications.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
If you are using another topical eye medication, apply it at least 5 minutes before or after Lumigan.
Tell your doctor if you have inflammation (swelling) of the eye or a torn or missing lens and if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using bimatoprost, call your doctor.
You should know that Lumigan solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Lumigan and put them back in 15 minutes later.
If you have an eye injury, infection, or surgery while using bimatoprost, ask your doctor if you should continue using the same eyedrops container.
Side Effects
Lumigan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- itchy eyes
- dry eyes
- burning eyes
- eye pain or irritation
- eye tearing
- headaches
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- sensitivity to light
- pink eye
- redness or swelling of the eyelid
Lumigan may change the color of your eye (to brown) and darken the skin around the eye. It may also cause your eyelashes to grow longer and thicker and darken in color. These changes usually occur slowly, but they may be permanent. If you use bimatoprost in only one eye, you should know that there may be a difference between your eyes after taking Lumigan. Call your doctor if you notice these changes.
Lumigan may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unus
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