Before using Latisse, tell your healthcare provider about any eye conditions you have and any eye medications you are using. Certain conditions or medications may increase your risk of side effects or require closer monitoring during treatment.
Tell Your Healthcare Provider About Other Eye Medications
If you are using eye drops to treat high eye pressure or glaucoma, such as bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (Lumigan) or latanoprost (Xalatan), let your healthcare provider know before starting Latisse.
Because these medications belong to the same class of drugs, using them together may affect how well your glaucoma medication lowers your eye pressure. Your healthcare provider may recommend monitoring your eye pressure during treatment or adjusting your medications if necessary.
Permanent Changes in Eye Color
Latisse may gradually cause the iris (the colored part of your eye) to become darker, especially in people with brown or mixed-colored eyes. This change develops slowly over time and may be permanent, even after you stop using the medication.
Latisse may also darken the skin of the eyelids. Unlike changes in iris color, eyelid skin darkening is usually reversible and often fades after treatment is discontinued.
If you notice changes in the color of your eyes or eyelids, discuss them with your healthcare provider.
Hair Growth Outside the Treatment Area
Latisse can stimulate hair growth anywhere the medication repeatedly comes into contact with the skin. If the solution accidentally spreads to areas such as the cheeks or surrounding facial skin, unwanted hair growth may occur.
To help prevent this:
- Apply Latisse only to the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes.
- Use only the sterile applicators provided with the medication.
- Gently blot away any excess solution that runs beyond the eyelid margin.
- Wash your hands after application.
Using the medication exactly as directed helps reduce the risk of unwanted hair growth.
Eye Inflammation and Vision Changes
Latisse may cause or worsen certain eye conditions, including eye inflammation and macular edema (swelling of the macula), which is the part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision.
You may have a higher risk of these complications if you:
- Have a damaged or missing eye lens.
- Have had cataract surgery or other eye surgery.
- Have a history of eye inflammation, such as uveitis.
- Have certain retinal disorders or other eye diseases.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience:
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Redness that does not improve
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision
- Decreased or distorted vision
- Sudden changes in eyesight
Your healthcare provider may recommend stopping the medication until your eyes can be evaluated.
General Precautions
To reduce the risk of side effects:
- Apply Latisse only once daily as directed.
- Do not apply it to the lower eyelids or other areas of the face.
- Use a new sterile applicator for each eye every time you apply the medication.
- Do not allow the bottle tip to touch your eye, fingers, or any surface, as this can contaminate the solution and increase the risk of infection.
If you develop persistent eye irritation, changes in vision, or any other unusual symptoms while using Latisse, contact your healthcare provider promptly for further evaluation.
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