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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

RicROC

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14. discoloration

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Sun Apr 11, 2021, 09:08 PM

Apr 2021

Any of the Prostaglandin drugs for Glaucoma, like Latanoprost, can cause blue eyes (iris) to turn brown and they can discolor the skin around the eyes.

I would share your concern with your doctor. The redness might just be a form of allergic reaction.

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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