Lumigan 0.01

What is Lumigan 0.01% bimatoprost Eye Drop ?

Lumigan 0.01 3ml eye drop is an FDA approved eye drop medication which is used in the dose of high pressure in the eye due to open-angle type glaucoma or other diseases like ocular hypertension.

Lumigan 0.01 3ml medication is a composition of Bimatoprost drug(0.01%). It helps in maintaining an average pressure within the eye by regulating the flow of fluid inside the eye.

Lumigan 0.01 3ml is used in the treatment of certain types of glaucoma and in other causes that are responsible for high pressure inside the eye.

When is it prescribed ?

The Bimatoprost (0.01%) eye drop is used to treat the high pressure inside the eye as well as to treat the eye disease like glaucoma. In glaucoma, the strength of the fluid inside the eye may often be high although, some people might have normal eye pressure while having glaucoma. Glaucoma is usually developed by the accumulation of fluid that flows through the eye.

It happens because of the fluid that pumped in is drained out of sight most slowly. As new fluid keeps on entering the eye continuously, it is added to the liquid already existing, and thus the pressure of the fluid rises steadily. As a result of this raised pressure, the back of the eye gets damaged, and gradually the eyesight starts deteriorating. Even it is observed that, in some cases, normal eye pressure can also cause damage to the back of the eye associated with your eyesight.

It is quite difficult to realize that one is developing glaucoma as there are no apparent symptoms of glaucoma. The only way to identify the illness is to find out if one is having any eye pressure along with problems in the optic nerve and visual field. Only an eye specialist or optometrist can check it out. Since glaucoma is a severe condition that can lead to even total blindness, it must be treated at the earliest possible time.

This eye drop is one of the most useful medicines used in such condition. It helps in flowing the fluid out of the eye chamber and thus reduces the pressure within the eye. It lowers the chances of damaging the back of the eye and as a result, the loss of vision. It can be used alone are together with other eye drops to lower the raised pressure inside the eye.

Therefore, it should be understood that Lumigan will not directly cure the disease like glaucoma. However, it will help in improving the condition of the eye and lowering the chances of thought the damage of vision of the eye. One must only have this eye drop only by the advice of a specialist doctor.

How Lumigan 0.01% bimatoprost Eye Drop works ?

This eye drop belongs to a group of medicines called prosamides which is having an antiglaucoma preparation. It works by reducing the high pressure inside LUMIGAN the eye.

The eye contains a clear watery liquid which is continuously being drained out, and new liquid is continually made inside the eye to replace the drained water. When the liquid inside the eye cannot be drained out as quickly as it is required, the newly made liquid is being added to this already stored liquid inside the eye increasing eye pressure. This is a very serious situation of the eye as it may severely damage the back of the eye that can result in the permanent loss of eyesight.

In a grave situation like this, Lumigan can work as a useful remedy as it can increase the amount of drained liquid that is moved out of the eye and as a result lower the pressure of the eye. Therefore it will reduce the chance of developing glaucoma and the danger of permanent loss of vision. The proper information about how long does it last is printed on the medicine box.

How to use Lumigan 3ml Eye Drop ?

One is advised to always put drops inside the eye while in a position of sitting or lying down. However, before putting the drop, it must be ensured that the contact lenses are removed from the eyes if they are at all being used.

First, one needs to clean hands with soaps and sanitizers before opening a new bottle of this eye drop. For opening a new bottle of this eye drop, the protective seal of the bottle will have to be removed followed by the lid or cap.

Now you are to hold the bottle upside down in one hand between your thumb and forefinger or index finger and with the other hand, you are to gently pull down your lower eyelid while you tilt your head back and lookup. Then, you are to keep the tip of the bottle close to your lower eyelid without touching any part of your eye and release one drop inside your eye by squeezing the bottle as gently as possible.

Now close your eye for a while without blinking or rubbing it. Gently place your index finger on the inside corner of your eye and press it against your nose for a couple of minutes. This is for preventing the medicine draining through the tear duct into the nose and throat.

Now again you are to replace the lid or cap sealing tightly on the bottle and wash your hands with water and soap. Wait for 15 minutes at least to return your contact lenses if you at all use them.

If you need any further specific instructions regarding the use of the drop, you will get it from your specialist doctor.