Lumigan is an eye drops solution which contains bimatoprost; a type of drug which is called a prostaglandin analogue. Prostaglandin is a chemical which can be found anywhere in the body, and the prostaglandin which can be found in the eye can help reduce the pressure within the eyeball.
Aqueous humor, a liquid that is found in the eye, plays a role in maintaining the pressure in the eyes, especially with its proper flow around the eyes. Ciliary body is the responsible in the production of aqueous humor and also can be found in the eye. Aqueous humor dries out from the chambers of the eyeballs which called trabecular meshwork. If the eye chambers are blocked, tendency of alteration of the flow of aqueous humor is possible. It will lead to clogging of the liquid inside the eye which will cause increase in eye pressure or intraocular pressure. This pressure must be immediately decreased; otherwise, it will damage the optic nerve and the optic disc and would result to impair vision. This pressure in the eye is sometimes called intraocular pressure (IOP) or glaucoma, a very common eye disorder.
Lumigan Bimatoprost eye drops helps this dilemma. It can reduce the pressure that is building in the eyes. Since it is a prostaglandin analogue, it works like a naturally occurring prostaglandin does. It copies the genuine prostaglandin like increasing the drainage for the clogged aqueous humor flows out from the eyeball.
Lumigan Bimatoprost eye drops are available in the market. It can be bought from the traditional retail stores, pharmacies and even in the internet. This solution is Food and Drug Administration approved as a treatment for glaucoma, so it is for the use of public, however, this must be taken carefully and must be recommended by doctors for use.
Since Lumigan Bimatoprost eye drops are topical solutions, of course, it should not be taken by mouth. It is applied directly to the eye, as it is called eye drops. Human eyes are considered an open wound, so one must be cautious when applying this medicine. Preventive measures to avoid unwanted side effects of this solution must be followed like, when applying, the tip of the dropper must not be touched by the hands or be placed to any surface to avoid contamination in the eyes. And, removal of contact lenses before application is a must since Lumigan Bimatoprost eye drops contains a preservative called benzalkonium chloride, a substance which can be absorbed by contact lenses and would cause eye irritation. However, contact lenses can be put back after 15 minutes of the applied solution. With regards to adjustment of the dosage of use, consult your doctor prior to administering higher dosage.
With this solution, there has been none of the reports that say of serious side effects when under this medication. However, some minor changes in the eyes are observed by many who have undergone with this solution. Lumigan Bimatoprost eye drops is formulated to treat glaucoma, but with its improper use, unwanted results may surface, so be responsible enough in administering this solution.