Bimatoprost, with a brand name Lumigan is a prostaglandin analog. A solution that is topical and formulated in the form of eye drops. Bimatoprost is purposely made for an eye disorder, glaucoma to be specific and to manage ocular hypertension. Bimatoprost works by controlling the development of glaucoma and manage the unusual pressure in the eyes or known as intraocular pressure. To reduce the intraocular pressure, bimatoprost alters the flow of aqueous fluid that circulates in the eye chamber between the back of the cornea and the front of the iris and pupil. In some people, their eye chambers were blocked which resulted to non proper circulation of aqueous which eventually will cause progression of pressure in the eyeball, and would possibly lead to serious damage of the optic disc and will result to loss of vision or blindness.
Bimatoprost works just like prostaglandin, the latter can be found in eyes; it helps to smooth the muscle or eye nerves contraction which gradually unblocks the eye chambers and help bring the continuous flow or circulation of aqueous humor and reduces the intraocular pressure.
With the contribution of Bimatoprost solution to those who suffer from eye disorders, this drug has gained the approval of Food and Drug Administration. However, one must take precautionary measures in using this solution. As its benefits had approved the medical experts prescription to the in need of treatment, still underlying are the side effects that this solution might cause if not used appropriately. Appropriate by means of the right dosage use and right time or sequence of usage, likewise is the consultation and following the medical professionals’ advise.
To mention the side effects, anyone who will use this solution might somehow experience the following effects; eye uneasiness, eyelid redness, thickening of the eyelashes, darkening of the eyelashes, blurry vision, and the darkening of the iris which the color might be forever. However, some of these side effects are not permanent, just an adjustment stage for the eye to the medication. Yet, these might be thought of only mild or moderate effects but still safety measures should be considered in using this solution as to not lead to serious damage of the eye or any severe ocular reactions.
And as to the proper usage of this topical solution and might anyhow prevent or avoid some side effects, a user must wash hands thoroughly before applying the eye drops, though with clean hands, it is safe not to touch the tip of the dropper to keep away other elements that might stick in it and might go with the solution to your eyes. It is also advised to take off the contact lenses is a user is wearing any before dropping off the solution to the eyes, the Bimatoprost has preservative that might react with contact lenses. Contact lens may re-place after 15 minutes that the solution is dropped. And do not blink or rub the medicated eye once the solution is used to avoid liquid spill. As mentioned above, it is best to consult medical experts prior to usage of bimatoprost. Confer if an eye surgery had undergone and if there is any eye medicines are taken so to come up if there is a need for medication adjustment and with the proper time interval that medicines should be taken.