I've been using Xalatan, along with other medications, for about five years and my eyelashes, particularly the upper ones, have become elongated. This has not caused any problems until recently. I now find that the temporal side of one upper eye lid has a feeling of modest discomfort upon opening; kind of like the lids are very slightly glued together. I can get rid of this feeling temporarily by brushing the lashes lightly with a tissue, but that only lasts for a few minutes.
My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to have them pulled. That HURTS.
>I've been using Xalatan, along with other medications, for about >five years and my eyelashes, particularly the upper ones, have >become elongated. This has not caused any problems until >recently. I now find that the temporal side of one upper eye lid >has a feeling of modest discomfort upon opening; kind of like the >lids are very slightly glued together.
I think that is a normal side effect.
>I can get rid of this feeling temporarily by brushing the lashes lightly with a tissue, >but that only lasts for a few minutes.
You might also try brushing them with a dry mascara brush.
>My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who >would do this?
Ask your eye doctor.
>Are there any side effects? I don't like to >have them pulled. That HURTS.
Plus you would look kind of funny without any eyelashes. :(
Again, I think you should talk to your doctor. There may be another medication you can use that doesn't have this side effect. If not, he may have other ideas as to what should be done. And if he says it's OK to cut them, he should either do it himself or refer you to a qualified professional.
On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, John <x...@x.invalid> wrote:
>I've been using Xalatan, along with other medications, for about >five years and my eyelashes, particularly the upper ones, have >become elongated. This has not caused any problems until >recently. I now find that the temporal side of one upper eye lid >has a feeling of modest discomfort upon opening; kind of like the >lids are very slightly glued together. I can get rid of this >feeling temporarily by brushing the lashes lightly with a tissue, >but that only lasts for a few minutes.
>My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who >would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to >have them pulled. That HURTS.
>Thanks, >John
Seems to me a barber would be a better choice than a doctor. In any case, I just attempted to saw off the eyelash tips of my closed eye with an electric razor. Problem solved, I hope.
John wrote: > On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, John <x...@x.invalid> wrote:
> >I've been using Xalatan, along with other medications, for about > >five years and my eyelashes, particularly the upper ones, have > >become elongated. This has not caused any problems until > >recently. I now find that the temporal side of one upper eye lid > >has a feeling of modest discomfort upon opening; kind of like the > >lids are very slightly glued together. I can get rid of this > >feeling temporarily by brushing the lashes lightly with a tissue, > >but that only lasts for a few minutes.
> >My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who > >would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to > >have them pulled. That HURTS.
> >Thanks, > >John
> Seems to me a barber would be a better choice than a doctor. In > any case, I just attempted to saw off the eyelash tips of my > closed eye with an electric razor. Problem solved, I hope.
> John
I use blunt-nosed scissors and a magnifying mirror to trim mine. You need a steady hand, of course.
On 14 Jun 2006 08:24:47 -0700, in alt.support.glaucoma, "gudrun17"
<yng...@aol.com> wrote: >John wrote: >> On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, John <x...@x.invalid> wrote:
<...>
>My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who >> >would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to >> >have them pulled. That HURTS.
>> >Thanks, >> >John
>> Seems to me a barber would be a better choice than a doctor. In >> any case, I just attempted to saw off the eyelash tips of my >> closed eye with an electric razor. Problem solved, I hope.
>> John
>I use blunt-nosed scissors and a magnifying mirror to trim mine. You >need a steady hand, of course.
That's the main reason I suggested John talk to his doctor. I would never try to do such a thing on my own, or trust a non-professional, lest the hand should slip and some damage should be done to the eye.
But I'm glad you both found solutions you were satisfied with. :)
This is a very common side effect of the prostoglandin drugs like Xalatan. The lashes can be trimmed either by yourself or a professional or a spouse. As long as you are on the drug, the lashes will keep growing.
--Dr. Tom
John wrote: > I've been using Xalatan, along with other medications, for about > five years and my eyelashes, particularly the upper ones, have > become elongated. This has not caused any problems until > recently. I now find that the temporal side of one upper eye lid > has a feeling of modest discomfort upon opening; kind of like the > lids are very slightly glued together. I can get rid of this > feeling temporarily by brushing the lashes lightly with a tissue, > but that only lasts for a few minutes.
> My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who > would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to > have them pulled. That HURTS.
Henrietta K Thomas wrote: > On 14 Jun 2006 08:24:47 -0700, in alt.support.glaucoma, "gudrun17" > <yng...@aol.com> wrote:
>> John wrote: >>> On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, John <x...@x.invalid> wrote:
> <...>
>> My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who >>>> would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to >>>> have them pulled. That HURTS.
>>>> Thanks, >>>> John >>> Seems to me a barber would be a better choice than a doctor. In >>> any case, I just attempted to saw off the eyelash tips of my >>> closed eye with an electric razor. Problem solved, I hope.
>>> John >> I use blunt-nosed scissors and a magnifying mirror to trim mine. You >> need a steady hand, of course.
> That's the main reason I suggested John talk to his doctor. I would > never try to do such a thing on my own, or trust a non-professional, > lest the hand should slip and some damage should be done to the eye.
> But I'm glad you both found solutions you were satisfied with. :)
> Henrietta
As a guy, I can sympathize about eye lashes being too long. Women are usually just thrilled if they grow because of the drops. ;-) My problem is that after a certain length, they brush against the insides of my prescription lenses, leaving obvious oily marks. I then have to clean the lenses constantly.
I opted for my electric beard trimmer and getting close to a mirror. I close the one eye, and then carefully touch up the lashes with the beard trimmer, and then repeat the process with the other eye. I found it easier to control than scissors, and less nerve racking. Some electric razors have a flip out sideburns / mustache trimmer, which works as well. I have tried asking barbers, but they are naturally hesitant, and their trimmer attachments are much more coarse or larger than the consumer products.
<ds_rek...@yahoo.ca> wrote: >Henrietta K Thomas wrote: >> On 14 Jun 2006 08:24:47 -0700, in alt.support.glaucoma, "gudrun17" >> <yng...@aol.com> wrote:
>>> John wrote: >>>> On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, John <x...@x.invalid> wrote:
>> <...>
>>> My questions are: Can I have my upper eyelashes cut shorter? Who >>>>> would do this? Are there any side effects? I don't like to >>>>> have them pulled. That HURTS.
>>>>> Thanks, >>>>> John >>>> Seems to me a barber would be a better choice than a doctor. In >>>> any case, I just attempted to saw off the eyelash tips of my >>>> closed eye with an electric razor. Problem solved, I hope.
>>>> John >>> I use blunt-nosed scissors and a magnifying mirror to trim mine. You >>> need a steady hand, of course.
>> That's the main reason I suggested John talk to his doctor. I would >> never try to do such a thing on my own, or trust a non-professional, >> lest the hand should slip and some damage should be done to the eye.
>> But I'm glad you both found solutions you were satisfied with. :)
>> Henrietta
>As a guy, I can sympathize about eye lashes being too long. Women are >usually just thrilled if they grow because of the drops. ;-) My problem >is that after a certain length, they brush against the insides of my >prescription lenses, leaving obvious oily marks. I then have to clean >the lenses constantly.
>I opted for my electric beard trimmer and getting close to a mirror. I >close the one eye, and then carefully touch up the lashes with the beard >trimmer, and then repeat the process with the other eye. I found it >easier to control than scissors, and less nerve racking. Some electric >razors have a flip out sideburns / mustache trimmer, which works as >well. I have tried asking barbers, but they are naturally hesitant, and >their trimmer attachments are much more coarse or larger than the >consumer products.
>Dennis
That and my electric razor are OK for those with good near vision, but my glaucoma is pretty advanced.
I asked my glaucoma specialist and she did a fine job with a pair of small scissors. Tickled like hell. While she was very gracious about it, I gathered it was not a standard procedure. On the other hand, plucking a few eyelashes (which may HURT) has a Medicare procedure charge number.
I wonder how long it will be until the lashes grow back and start giving me a problem again. I would feel uncomfortable about asking the ophthalmologist to clip them frequently.
Dennis R. wrote: > I opted for my electric beard trimmer and getting close to a mirror.
Old thread, but I thought I'd add my two cents.
I use fingernail clippers to trim my eyelashes. You can only screw up a short section of eyelashes at a time :-). Easier on my right than my left eye - a handedness thing.
>> I opted for my electric beard trimmer and getting close to a mirror.
>Old thread, but I thought I'd add my two cents.
>I use fingernail clippers to trim my eyelashes. You can only screw up a short >section of eyelashes at a time :-). Easier on my right than my left eye - a >handedness thing.
>Mike
Also, small blunt nose "safety tip" scissors La Cross #72875 at Drugstore.com. $7.49.
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