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I visited my ophthalmologist today for routine eye exam... my pressure was high 23 and prescribed lumigan 0.01%. is this medication safe?
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Lumigan: Yes - see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0009292/ Increased pressures are a sign of glaucoma and need to be treated This is a safe and effective medication. Good luck
Answered 12/15/2014
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Yes!!!: Whenever you are prescribed a medication for an illness, it is always good to weigh the risks vs benefits. It's true of anything in life. Benefits of Lumigan far outweigh the risks of glaucoma (permanent damage to your eye). So yes, if it were me or anyone else I knew, I would say use the Lumigan! It may even increase eyelash growth as a "side effect"! But if it causes your eyes to burn, call MD
Answered 1/30/2015
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