Latanoprost (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Xalatan
Precautions While Using This MedicineWhile you are using latanoprost, the iris (colored part) of
your treated eye(s) may slowly become more brown in color
. This is
more likely to happen if you have blue-brown, gray-brown, green-brown, or
yellow-brown eyes. The change in color of the iris is noticeable usually within
several months or years from the start of treatment with latanoprost. In addition, there may be a darkening of eyelid skin color.
Also, your eyelashes may become longer, thicker, and darker. These changes
to the iris, eyelid, and lashes may be permanent even if you stop using latanoprost.
Also, these changes to the iris, eyelid, and lashes will affect only the eye
being treated with latanoprost. Therefore, if only one eye is being treated,
only that eye may develop darker iris, eyelid, and eyelashes and other changes
to the eyelashes, and you may have differently appearing eyes
. Check
with your doctor if you have any questions about this.
Latanoprost may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than
they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright
light may help lessen the discomfort.
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