Latanoprost Eye Drops help to reduce pressure in the eye for patients with increased pressure or open-angle glaucoma.

Latanoprost Eye Drops contain the active ingredient latanoprost, which is a man-made version of a naturally occurring prostaglandin. Latanoprost Eye Drops are used to treat raised pressure within the eyeball.

The pressure within the eyeball is naturally maintained by a continuous flow of liquid called aqueous humor through the eyeball. Aqueous humor is produced by a part of the eye called the ciliary body, and it drains out of the eyeball through channels called the trabecular meshwork. If the outflow of aqueous humor

Use Latanoprost Eye Drops exactly as prescribed. It should be applied only once a day; more frequent administration may reduce its effectiveness. Apply one drop to the eye in the evening. If you are using other eye drops to lower pressure, allow at least 5 minutes between applications of the two medications. Contact lenses should be removed before Latanoprost Eye Drops are applied. Wait 15 minutes before reinserting them.

The usual dose of Latanoprost Eye Drops is 1 drop in the affected eye once every evening.

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If you are using more than one type of eye drop you should administer them at least five minutes apart, to prevent the second drop washing away the first. Use eye gels or ointments last.

Most Important Fact about Latanoprost Eye Drops
Be careful not to let the tip of the Latanoprost Eye Drops bottle touch your eye or anything else. Otherwise, the contents could become contaminated. A contaminated solution can cause an eye infection and lead to serious damage, including loss of vision.

Latanoprost Eye Drops precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The safety of Latanoprost Eye Drops during pregnancy has not been established; therefore pregnant women should not use Latanoprost

More common side effects of Latanoprost Eye Drops may include:

• bloodshot eyes,
• blurred vision,
• burning,
• foreign body sensation,
• increased pigmentation of the iris,
• inflammatory disease of the cornea,
• itching,
• stinging,
• upper respiratory infection

Less common side effects of Latanoprost Eye Drops may include:

• allergic reactions,
• back pain,
• chest pain,
• dry
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