Uses of Lumigan Eye Drop
Lumigan 0.01% Eye Drop is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
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Side effects of Lumigan Eye Drop
Common
Eye itching, Conjunctival hyperemia , Stinging in the eyes, Eyelash changes , Burning sensation in eye, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Increased iris pigmentation.
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How to use Lumigan Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Lumigan Eye Drop works
Lumigan 0.01% eye drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the natural flow of fluid from the eye, thereby lowering pressure in the eye.
In Depth Information on Lumigan Eye Drop
Expert advice for Lumigan Eye Drop
Lumigan 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).
Lumigan may cause brown pigmentation of the iris which may be permanent.
You may notice eyelid skin darkening and an increase in the length, thickness, and number of your eyelashes. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Lumigan.
Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection.
Remove contact lenses before using Lumigan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 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 so that the medicine does not drain away from the eye.
