Glaucoma Drug Improves Eyelash Growth and Thickening
Eyelash growth and thickening was signficantly improved with one drop per day of a glaucoma drug in almost 80% of participants in a recent study. The FDA approved the prescription drug, bimatoprost, for eyelash growth late last year.
During this study by Therapeutics Clinical Research in San Diego, patients applied a single drop of glaucoma eye medication to each upper eyelid at the junction with the hair follicle. Lower eyelids were not treated. After only one week of treatment, many experienced significant improvement, although for some it took as long as eight weeks.
Investigators have found no safety issues with bimatoprost. Fewer than 4% of patients encountered adverse events during the trial. The most common adverse events in the bimatoprost group were conjunctival hyperemia (3.6%), skin hyperpigmentation (2.9%), and ocular irritation, dry eye, and eyelid erythema (2% each).
Source: Smith S, et al “Eyelash growth in subjects treated with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%; a multicenter, randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled parallel study” J Am Acad Dermatol 2009; 60(suppl): Abstract P406.
Source: MedPage Today, March 12, 2009
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I have heard so many things about this product in the makeup world and from what I have heard there are some terrible side effects. Plus it is expensive and you need a prescription… Which seems like a hassle to me especially when I can purchase Revitalash(I have been using for a while and LOVE it) at my spa….
My mother has glaucoma and prior to treatment with this medication used as an eyed drop, her eyelashes were very short, and sparse.
I can tell you that her eyelashes NOW are long,thick, and gorgeous! I kid you not. She told me that her medication made her eyelashes grow and she was not joking.
She no longer has to glob excessive mascara on her lashes for them to look full and beautiful. They are simply lashes that look as if they were professionally applied due to their fullness and thickness. Her eyes are beautiful.
As for side effects? ALL medications have them whether they effect everyone or not. I think that it is a personal choice as to whether or not you want to deal with them.