Question 1

What is Bimatoprost used for?

Accepted Answer

High eye pressure (glaucoma), elevated pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension), also used cosmetically to grow longer and thicker eyelashes

Question 2

How do you take Bimatoprost?

Accepted Answer

Put one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening. Gently close your eye and press lightly on the inner corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1-2 minutes to stop the medicine from draining away. Do not let the tip of the bottle touch your eye or any surface.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Bimatoprost?

Accepted Answer

Red or irritated eyes, itching or a mild burning feeling in the eyes, darkening of the skin around the eyelids, your eyelashes may grow longer or thicker, slight change in the colour of your eye (the coloured part may become more brown over time)

Question 4

Who should not take Bimatoprost?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to bimatoprost or any ingredient in the eye drop, people who have had eye surgery recently (unless cleared by a doctor), people with active eye infections or inflammation, and those wearing contact lenses should remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.

Question 5

Is Bimatoprost safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Bimatoprost is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it may harm the unborn baby or nursing infant, so consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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