Careprost Eye Drops

Careprost Eye Drops is an ophthalmic medicinal product utilized mainly for the treatment of glaucoma and excessive intraocular pressure. It is used ministered containing Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analogue that enhances drainage of the aqueous fluid through the trabecular meshwork reducing intraocular pressure. It is the same Careprost solution which is medically prescribed for treating Hypotrichosis; it is now popular for achieving longer, darker, and thicker eyelashes. 

It is usually used on the lower part of the upper eyelashes with the help of a sterile stick. When it comes to side effects it is important that the drops be used properly as prescribed by a doctor, so as to cause eye irritation or changes in color of the eyes.

Uses 

Careprost Eye Drops are specifically used for:

• Glaucoma
• Ocular Hypertension
• Eyelash Hypotrichosis

How does Careprost eyedrops work?

Careprost Eye Drops are effective by using Bimatoprost – a prostaglandin analogue. They are used in managing glaucoma and ocular hypertension; it does work by stimulating the formation of aqueous humor, the fluid inside the eye, and hence decreasing the intraocular pressure, which if high may damage the optic nerve. 

For eyelash growth, Bimatoprost increases the anagen phase of the hair follicles, hence longer, thick and dark eyelashes. The conditioner is applied at the upper lash line and works at the activating the growth cycle. Careprost is used to solve eye pressure problem and improve eyelash look but it is recommended that the medication should only be bought from a doctor.

How to use Careprost eye drops?

To use Careprost Eye Drops, follow these steps: The face should be washed before the application of the ointment, where emphasis ought to be on washing the hands. In patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, it is administered as a single daily dose, at night into the affected eye(s). If for eyelash growth, place one drop on a sterile applicator and then sweep it across the upper eyelid. It does not, apply to the lower lashes. 

Al least use a piece of wax paper or a towel to remove the remaining solution to avoid hair on the wrong parts of the body. Do not touch the bottle tip on any substrate as this has a tendency of contaminating it. It is advisable to always use Careprost under the prescription of a doctor and should never apply the bimatoprost more than once each day.

Benefits 

Indications include control of intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma, closed anglegular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension.

• Helps to avoid the harm to optic nerve and vision.
• Helps to grow eyelashes longer, thicker and darker.
• Non-rinse formula that only needs to be applied once daily.
• Effective for medical and cosmetics.
• Improves the look of natural nail line for people with hypotrichosis of the eyelashes.

Side Effects 

Common side effects of Careprost Eye Drops include:

• Eye redness or irritation
• Dry eyes
• Itching or burning sensation
• The skin area around the eyes was blackened
• Hyperpigmentation of the skin of the eye particularly of the iris to assume a brown color.
• Eyelid swelling
• Blurred vision

• Eye pain
  
• Vision changes
• Infection of the eye or any type of discharge 

Precautions

Precautions to consider when using Careprost Eye Drops:

• This product should not be used when there are no doctors’ prescriptions such as in cases of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
• No motion of sucking with the tip to be made to avoid contamination of the solution.
• It is recommended that the users of contact lenses take them off while using the product and should wait for atleast fifteen minutes before putting them on again.
• Avoid getting this treatment if you have had previous eye infections or eye surgeries.
• Let your doctor know about any other drugs or eye therapy you are taking.
• Otherwise, watch for darkening of the iris or skin around the eyes.
• Applied strictly on the upper line of the lashes only as a growth accelerator for the eyelashes, not for the growth of hair elsewhere on the face and body.
• Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding before using it.

Conclusion

It is useful for the management of glaucoma, intraocular pressure, and growth of the eyelashes, whenever Careprost Eye Drops is used. While it does what it is supposed to, it is advised that it should be taken with some approval from a doctor and taken correctly so that your eyes do not react and get pigmented. However, it is always advisable to seek your doctor’s approval before taking this remedy since this remedy is safe provided one takes it as per their prescription.