Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution is mainly used in eye care and cosmetic treatment. Here’s a full breakdown: 🔹 Medical Uses Open-Angle Glaucoma Reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye. Helps prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss. Ocular Hypertension Lowers high pressure in the eye, which can lead to glaucoma if left untreated. 🔹 Cosmetic Use Eyelash Hypotrichosis (insufficient or thin eyelashes) Bimatoprost 0.03% (brand name Latisse in many countries) is used to: Lengthen eyelashes Thicken them Darken the lash color 🔹 How It Works Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog. It mimics natural prostamides in the body to: Increase fluid drainage from the eye (medical use) Stimulate hair growth in eyelash follicles (cosmetic use) ⚠️ Common Side Effects Eye redness or irritation Itchy eyes Dry eyes Eyelid darkening Increased brown pigment in the iris (usually permanent)
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