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Lumigan vs. Latisse

Lumigan (bimatoprost) is an eye drop that's used to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, including glaucoma. It belongs to the drug class called prostaglandins, which work in the eye to reduce eye pressure. The brand name Lumigan is the 0.01% strength of the eye drops. There's also a 0.03% strength of generic bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma. People 16 years of age or older can use either strength. This eye drop is used once a day in the evening. Side effects include eye redness, itchy eyes, and eye irritation.

• Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)

• Eye redness (up to 45%)
• Eyelash growth (up to 45%)
• Itchy eye (up to 45%)

• Darker eyes or eyelids
• Eyelash changes
• Eye inflammation
• Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
• Risk of bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
• Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

Bimatoprost (Latisse) is a prostaglandin that's used for people who need help with eyelash growth. Though unclear, it's thought to increase the number of eyelash hairs that are growing. Bimatoprost (Latisse) is a liquid that you apply directly onto the edge of the upper eyelid where your eyelashes are. This medication is used once every night. Side effects include itchy or red eyes. It might also darken the skin around your eyes.

• Low eyelash growth

• Itchy or irritated eyes
• Red eyes
• Dry eyes
• Darker skin where the medication is applied

• Lowered eye pressure
• Darker eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes
• Hair growth on areas that the medication touched
• Eye inflammation and swelling