A product which has been constantly sought out by patients especially in the US, Canada and Europe who have been suffering from intraocular hypertension and open-angle type of glaucoma is being traded as bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic. The solution has been prominently prescribed to patients who have not been responsive to other topical eye medications. Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic works just the same way with the branded names and contains the same powerful substances and gives the same positive results.
Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic resembles the effect of natural chemicals prostaglandin which is produced by the body. It is a synthetic prostaglandin which impedes the progression of open-type glaucoma and inhibits intraocular hypertension (IOP). Usually this occurrence happens mostly to patients who have been diagnosed with glaucoma.
Apparently, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic has been prescribed also to people with hypotrichosis. It is a condition of the eyelashes wherein it grows shorter in length. This however, has been an offshoot to the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. It was observed that those who have been taking the medication have significantly grown their eyelashes in length. Thicker and darker they became that it has also been approved by FDA solely for cosmetic medication.
As an eye drop medication, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic is directly applied in the infected eye of a patient having glaucoma. If in cases that there are other eye medications being administered, make sure not to use them at the same time. Allow a couple of minutes before applying the other one. Since this medication includes benzalkonium chloride as preservative, remove contact lenses you are wearing before using the solution as this may cause irritation. Simply return it after the solution had dried from the eyes.
Possible side effects of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic include itchy feeling and drying eyes. In addition are blurred vision and other eye discomforts. Although no reports which may cause for an alarm but the medication is mostly prescribed to be administered during evening when there is no more work to be done and the body is ready to take a break. Permanent side effect although does not cause for any health alarm is dark pigmentation. But a bit change in appearance especially if you are only tending to one infected eye will not outweigh the positive result it will execute on your vision.
It is more apt to ask assistance when applying bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic. Just make sure to instruct them well to wash their hands. Do not let the tip of the applicator to touch your eyes or any part of your face. After using, make sure to tightly re-cap the bottle and then immediately throw away the used applicator. Make sure you do not position bimatoprost ophthalmic solution generic near windows to avoid being directed by heat and moist.
Do not overdose yourself with the product. One drop is all you need to achieve full positive results. If you intend to discontinue usage consult your doctor as effects will be reversible.