What is Lumigan eye drops used for?
LUMIGAN® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01% is used for the treatment of high eye pressure, also called intraocular pressure (IOP), in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
What are the side effects of Lumigan eye drops?
Burning/stinging/irritation/redness of the eye, feeling as if something is in your eye, dry eyes, watering eyes, and increased sensitivity to light may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How long can you use Lumigan eye drops?
Do not leave the top/lid off the bottle for any length of time to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Throw out any remaining solution after four weeks from the date of opening. Eye drops contain a preservative which helps prevent germs growing in the solution for the first four weeks after opening the bottle.
What is the best time to take Lumigan eye drops?
The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, administered in the evening. The dose should not exceed once daily as more frequent administration may lessen the intraocular pressure lowering effect. For single use only, one container is sufficient to treat both eyes.
Is Lumigan good for glaucoma?
Lumigan (bimatoprost) helps lower pressure in the eye and is a first choice for treating glaucoma, but it can cause changes to your eyelashes and eye color.
What is the best eye drop for glaucoma?
Alphagan P (brimonidine) is the most popular alpha agonist eye drop. The other available eye drop in this class is Iopidine (apraclonidine). These eye drops are usually used 3 times a day.
Do Lumigan eye drops need to be refrigerated?
Lumigan does not have to be refrigerated and its shelf life is far grater than Xalatan.
How much does Lumigan lower eye pressure?
Lumigan 0.3 mg/ml on its own was more effective than timolol at reducing eye pressure. This effect was maintained after two or three years of treatment, with an average reduction in eye pressure of between 7.1 and 8.6 mmHg with Lumigan used once a day, compared with 4.6 to 6.4 mmHg with timolol.
How long does it take for Lumigan to start working?
How long does it take Lumigan (bimatoprost) to work? Lumigan (bimatoprost) starts to kick in about 4 hours after each dose. The medication fully kicks in about 8 to 12 hours after your dose. Your eye pressure is best controlled if you use this medication once a day in the evening consistently.
What is a good eye pressure for glaucoma?
Studies done on large populations in the United States indicate that average intraocular pressure is between 15-16 mmHg and about 95% of people have an intraocular pressure between ten and 21.