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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Croney

(4,927 posts) Sun Apr 11, 2021, 06:28 PM Apr 2021

Glaucoma drops that give you purple clown eyes, anybody? [View all]

My pressure was up so the dr switched me to Latanoprost, in addition to another drop I've always used, and now my eyes are encircled all around with purplish red coloring. I'll call the dr tomorrow but as I gaze in the mirror, I think I look like a waif on drugs.

They gave me a three-month supply; I was so happy about that. 😕

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Glaucoma drops that give you purple clown eyes, anybody? [View all] Croney Apr 2021 OP

I've used Latanoprost for years, no problems ramblin_dave Apr 2021 #1

Hmm, that's good to know. Croney Apr 2021 #2

The WebMD drug interaction checker doesn't show any problems ramblin_dave Apr 2021 #11

I've been on it for 2 months multigraincracker Apr 2021 #3

So true! I'm 76 and I was diagnosed ten years ago. Croney Apr 2021 #4

I use latanoprost at night. blueinredohio Apr 2021 #5

That's my routine too. I'm glad you're not having any problems. Croney Apr 2021 #7

Latanoprost, Dorzolamide and Timolol. It'll soon be 20 years. POAG. WheelWalker Apr 2021 #9

Wow! Your pressure was high. I'm glad it's under control Croney Apr 2021 #10

Latanoprost is one of my 3 glaucoma drops. Used it since 2003. WheelWalker Apr 2021 #6

You're the fourth person to say they have no problem with it. Croney Apr 2021 #8

I have Rebl2 Apr 2021 #12

Glad to hear it. Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and my eyes Croney Apr 2021 #13

discoloration RicROC Apr 2021 #14

That's what I'm thinking. If he says it will get better as I use it longer, Croney Apr 2021 #15

Just an update, there's a 50% improvement this morning. Croney Apr 2021 #16