Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always cry a lot. Can glaucoma eye drops grow eyelashes?Doctor's answer:
Medicines for treating glaucoma include various types, among which prostaglandin derivatives such as latanoprost, travoprost, and bimatoprost can effectively reduce intraocular pressure. Long-term use of these drugs may also lead to side effects such as eyelash growth and hyperpigmentation of the skin around the eyes. If side effects of the medication occur during use, it is necessary to increase the dosage promptly or switch to other medications for treatment.