Lumigan ophthalmic solution 0,03% eye drops (glaucoma, eye hypertension)

What are Lumigan eye drops for glaucoma (bimatoprost, Eyreida, Sturiban)? 

An active principle of Lumigan ophthalmic solution is bimatoprost, a structural analogue of carboprost. It works on the prostamide receptors promoting the drainage of fluid in the eyeball along the uveal outflow tract. By this, Lumigan eye drops reduce intraocular pressure and help to treat glaucoma.

Lumigan ophtalmic solution can be used at home, applied just once a day. The effectiveness of bimatoprost was clinically proven in multiple studies conducted in Japan, EU and US. 

Active principles: bimatoprost

Amount: 10 bottles * 2.5 ml

Maker: Senju Pharmaceutical co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan

Indications: treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension

How to use

Apply 1 drop at the affected eye at a time, once a day.

Wash your hand thoroughly before applying the eye drops. Do not touch the surface of an eye or the eyelashes with the tip of the bottle. After applying, close your eyes for 1-5 minutes, pressing gently on the inner corner of the eye with your fingers. After that, wipe off  any excesses with wet gauze or tissue, or wash the face with your eyes closed. If you need to apply any other eye drops, wait more than 5 minutes after the applying.

Contraindications: do not use for the following patients:

• pregnant and breastfeeding women,
• patients wearing contact lenses,
• patients with aphakia or intraocular lens, 
• patients with intraocular inflammation (iritis or uveitis), 
• patients with possible herpes virus latency.

Important information

Patients with contact lenses should take off their lenses before applying the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes to wear contact lenses again.

Do not leave unwiped excesses of the medicine around the eye, as it may cause darkening around the eye or affect the eyelashes.

This medicine may cause darkening of the iris. If you notice any changes in the eye color or other unusual symptoms, stop using the medicine and consult with your doctor immediately. 

As this medicine may cause temporarily blurred vision, avoid driving a car, working at height or operating dangerous machinery soon after applying this medicine. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.