Bimatoprost
Information about Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost uses
Bimatoprost is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
How bimatoprost works
Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Common side effects of bimatoprost
Eye itching, Conjunctival hyperemia, Eye pain, Eye irritation, Blurred vision, Foreign body sensation, Dry eye, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Conjunctival edema, Conjunctival hemorrhage, Visual impairment, Eyelid itching, Punctate keratitis, Hyperpigmentation of eyelashes, Increased intraocular pressure
Available Medicine for Bimatoprost
Expert advice for Bimatoprost
- Bimatoprost helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
- For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
- Bimatoprost may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
- Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bimatoprost.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Frequently asked questions for Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost
Q. Does Bimatoprost work on eyebrows?
No, Bimatoprost is not made for the growth of eyebrows. This medicine is used to treat hypotrichosis (less than normal amount of hair) of the eyelashes. It promotes the growth of longer, thicker and darker eyelashes.
Q. How do you apply Bimatoprost for eyelash growth?
Bimatoprost is recommended to be used once every night. It should be applied to the skin of the upper eyelid at the base of eyelashes. The face should be clean and any makeup should be removed. It should not be applied to the lower eyelid. Use a tissue paper to blot away any excess solution or other absorbent material outside the upper eyelid margin.
Q. What happens if I stop using Bimatoprost?
If you stop using Bimatoprost, the eyelashes may return to their previous appearance after several weeks or months. In case you have developed any eyelid skin darkening, it may reverse after several weeks or months. However, any change in the color of the iris is permanent and will not reverse.