Lumigan (bimatoprost) is a topical solution used to reduce intraocular pressure, or pressure in the eyes. This medication is also used cosmetically to promote growth of eyelashes, though in most areas this is considered an "off label" use.

Bimatoprost show promise in other areas as well, notably for encouraging hair growth on the scalp and reduction of adipose tissue around the eyes; however these applications are still experimental.

Relieving Intraocular Pressure

The most common conditions Lumigan is prescribed for are glaucoma and ocular hypertension; ocular hypertension is a catch-all phrase for general eye pressure and is often a precursor to glaucoma.

Eye pressure naturally increases with age and may be further exacerbated by any number of factors, from genetics to medication side-effects. It may effect both eyes or just one. Rarely some patients experience no symptoms, but more commonly it leads to severe eye pain, vision problems, and, untreated, even blindness.

Lumigan relieves pressure by increasing the outflow of fluid in the eye. Prescriptions are commonly given to buy Lumigan for both preventing the condition from worsening as well as relief from any existing symptoms.

Administering Lumigan for intraocular pressure is similar to using any other eyedrop:

• Lumigan is taken once daily, preferably in the evening.
• Wash hands and prepare dropper.
• Do not allow dropper tip to touch any other objects, including hands or eyes.
• Tilt head back and pull down on lower eyelid until a pocket is formed between lid and eyeball.
• Drop the prescribed number of drops -- usually just one -- into the pocket.
• Close eyes and gently hold closed with a finger for at least 60 seconds.
• Repeat in other eye if necessary.

Note that using Lumigan in higher doses, or more frequently, is actually counter-productive and may increase eye pressure. Similarly, do not buy Lumigan to treat eye pressure unless the condition has been confirmed by a doctor.

Promoting Eyelash Growth

Bimatoprost has shown to enhance eyelash growth in nearly every conceivable way; diameter, length and density. It also tends to make eyelashes darker. How exactly the medication does this is not fully understood.

Administration for eyelash growth is straightforward:

• Apply once daily.
• Wash hands and face.
• Apply one drop evenly along the base of eyelashes on the upper eyelid.
• Repeat on other eyelid.
• Do not apply to lower eyelids.
• Blot any excess medication off the face with a tissue.
• Wait at least 15 minutes before washing face or applying makeup.

Effects will gradually reverse if treatment is stopped.

Warnings Before Using Lumigan

Lumigan's most notorious side-effect is the darkening of eye pigmentation, or increase of brown pigmentation. These changes are very gradual, typically taking months or years of treatment to be noticeable, if they occur at all. If Lumigan is being applied to only one eye, and pigmentation changes do occur, they will happen only in the treated eye.

When used to promote eyelash growth, in addition to darkening eyelashes, it may also darken the skin where applied. In both eyelashes and skin effects reverse when treatment stops.

The medication can damage contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed before application, including for eyelash growth, to prevent accidental contamination. Lenses can be safely replaced 15 minutes after administration.

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