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Lumigan or Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is easy to apply and is
generally administered to the affected eye(s) once daily in the
evening. However, if you doctor has advised otherwise, please follow
your doctor’s instructions.
Application of Lumigan is a simple procedure; turn your face upwards
by tilting your head back; create a pouch beneath the affected eye
by pulling down the lower eyelid; place one drop into the pouch.
Release the eyelid and close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes, applying
pressure at the corner of your eye near the nose. The pressure keeps
the solution inside the eye. Avoid blinking or rubbing your eye.
Latisse on the other hand comes with its special, single-use
applicator. You should use the applicator to apply Latisse to the
base of your eyelashes as described to you by your doctor or
pharmacist.
If you wear contact lenses, you must remove them prior to
administering either Lumigan or Latisse as the preservative in
bimatoprost might stain your lenses. After application, do not put
the lenses back in for at least 15 minutes.
As the both Lumigan and Latisse are applied directly in the eye, you
should take care to protect the solutions from contamination; the
dropper tip should not touch any surfaces or your fingers. Any
contamination can increase the risk of an eye infection.
The dropper should never be rinsed and when stored, it should be
tightly capped. You should also avoid using Lumigan or Latisse with
any other kind of eye medication; always apply the medications at
least five minutes apart from each other. For best results you
should always use bimatoprost on a regular basis as this would give
maximum risk reduction.
Remember to administer the solution at the same time everyday and
stick to the regimen prescribed by your doctor even if you feel
well. Glaucoma or high intraocular pressure generally does not show
any symptoms; so you might feel your eye infection is gone, but the
actual risk might not have mitigated.
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