Lumigan is an eye drop solution that contains Bimatoprost. Lumigan Bimatoprost has granted the approval of Food and Drug Administration for public use for treatment of some eye disorders, particularly glaucoma. Lumigan Bimatoprost has been studied and proven that it can reduce the level of pressure in the eyes or so called intraocular pressure and even can remedied those patients who have been medicated of many eye solutions yet unresponsive to the medication.
The normal or proper flow of aqueous humor or eye fluid is important in the eyes of every individual. If there is no continuity of the liquid flow in the eyes, there will be a possible blockage of eye chambers. Of which if not given attention immediately, will cause increase in the pressure in the eyes and eventually might lead to glaucoma.
Statistics shows that there are already millions of people suffering from glaucoma. This eye disorder refers to the elevated pressure in the eye that ould cause dmage to optic disc and might lead to visual lose or blindness. Likewise, it is the leasing cause of blindness of which until now points to no total cure but only prevention. And with the use of Lumigan Bimatoprost, there will a possible decrease of intraocular pressure which will gradually slow down the progression of the disorder.
With the promising benefits of Lumigan Bimatoprost, still one has to be careful and must have some preventive measures prior to undergo medication to avoid unwanted effects. Below are to follow when under treatment of Lumigan Bimatoprost:
- Wash your hands thoroughly (with soap and water) before applying the eye drops
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper with your own hands (although your hands are clean), and do not place the dropper anywhere. Unseen elements might get into it and to your eyes and would cause irritations.
- Remove contact lenses if you are wearing any, however, it can be worn back after 15 minutes.
- Do not blink or rub the eye when the solution is dropped. It might cause deep sting in the eyes and the solution may spill over the entire eye area.
- Contact medical experts if unwanted changes in the applied areas occur and if with regards to medication adjustment.
However, with proper use of Lumigan Bimatoprost and with the guidance of medical experts, it is still expected that the patient under this solution will experience some changes to the applied area. One is the thickening of the eye lashes, yet this is considered by some patients as a positive side effects.
Others that are deemed as side effects of this medication includes eye and eyelid redness, blurry vision, eye easiness and the change of iris color from the natural to permanent brown. However, these unwanted effects may alleviate with the continuous use of the solution except with the latter one.
Lumigan Bimatoprost has its own deal of benefits and side effects. It definitely treats glaucoma yet also has some side effects. But with the guidance and proper usage of this solution, the desired result will of course be achieved.