Bimatoprost is a remedy and a topical treatment of elevated pressure in the eyes. It is made of prostamide, a synthetic structural analog of prostaglandin. It does what the natural prostamide does to the body, somehow, it is a replacement of the lost prostamide in the body. Bimatoprost’s effect in the human eye is infallible. Its way of altering the flow of aqueous humor through the chambers of the eyes is proven true. The normal flow of the aqueous humor in the eyes is important for a clear vision. If the flow of such fluid is blocked, it might cause severe effect to the eyes, damaging the optic disc and would definitely lead to lost of vision or blinding.
Due to arising problems in the eyes, glaucoma for instance; one of the most common eye problem. Food and Drug Administration had approved the use of solutions containing Bimatoprost. One of granted solution which has prostamide content is the Bimatoprost Lumigan.
Bimatoprost Lumigan is a topical solution in the form of eye drop. It is used to treat patients with starting to serious glaucoma problems. With its bimatoprost content, Bimatoprost Lumigan lowers the pressure in the eyes; which is the main cause of glaucoma. While several people use Bimatoprost Lumigan to treat glaucoma, others however are using this solution to get the normal growth of their eyelashes, for it also believed that Bimatoprost Lumigan helps in getting back the hairs in the body to its normal growth especially in the eye areas; eyelashes.
However, along with the advantages of Bimatoprost Lumigan are its underlying side effects. Actually, according to the survey, the most common effect of the solution to patients who suffer with glaucoma and under Bimatoprost Lumigan medication is a change in the eye or iris color and lashes of the patient. Since it is directly drop into the eyes, the change of eye color to the shade of brown is clinically proven. The change will take place gradually during medication and likewise proven that the color will be permanent although after the medication is stopped.
Another Bimatoprost Lumigan’s effect to users’s eyes is the thickening of the eyelids and eyelashes; however, other people see it as a positive side effect.
In addition, this solution, if not properly and carefully used, can cause eye infections. Since this medication is in the form of eye drops, so it is as well comes with applicators. Applicators must be hygienically used. Never that the tip of the applicator be touched and be placed anywhere not safe. Contact of eye drop applicator to anything not sanitized in the sorrounding might bring bacteria and some unseen elements that would cause to eye infections, irritations and damage.
Also, it was recorded that Bimatoprost Lumigan causes eye pain. Like when a solution is dropped into the eye, oozing and stinging of the eye is possibly experience. To some patients, it even leads to reddening, itching and swelling of some eye areas. Even others felt nauseated at the first use of this solution. However, when side effects persist to a longer time, better consult medical experts to avoid further damage of the eyes.