Lumigan (bimatoprost for glaucoma)
Also known as Bimatoprost Eye Drops, Lumigan 0.01%, Prostaglandin Glaucoma Drop, Nightly Eye Pressure Drop
Bottom Line
Lumigan is a once-nightly glaucoma drop that lowers eye pressure. It can also change lashes, eyelid skin, and iris color over time.
Lumigan is bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01%. The label lists it for lowering high eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension 1.
The label dose is one drop in the affected eye once daily in the evening 1.
The label says pressure lowering starts about 4 hours after the first dose and reaches maximum effect in about 8 to 12 hours.
Cost and Insurance
Lumigan may be covered as a brand or generic bimatoprost product. Plan rules and pharmacy prices vary.
Ask your doctor before switching if the new bottle causes more redness, burning, or missed doses.
How To Use It
Use one drop in the affected eye each evening. Do not use it more than once daily unless your doctor tells you.
If you use other eye drops, separate them by at least 5 minutes.
Side Effects
The label warns about pigmentation of the iris, eyelid skin, and eyelashes. Iris color darkening is likely to be permanent 1.
It can also cause lash growth, redness, irritation, and inflammation. Call for pain, light sensitivity, or sudden vision change.
Special Situations
Tell your doctor about eye inflammation, past herpes eye disease, cataract surgery, torn lens capsule, or macular swelling risk.
The label says bimatoprost should be used with caution in active eye inflammation and in people with known macular swelling risks 1.
Common Questions About Lumigan
Next Steps
- 1Use Lumigan once nightly unless your doctor gives a different plan.
- 2Separate other eye drops by at least 5 minutes.
- 3Tell your doctor about eye inflammation or macular swelling history.
- 4Call for eye pain, light sensitivity, new swelling, or sudden vision change.
- 5Keep pressure checks to confirm your target is met.
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