Message from discussion Eyelashes Elongated by Xalatan Get Tangled

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From: Henrietta K Thomas <h...@xnet.com>
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Subject: Re: Eyelashes Elongated by Xalatan Get Tangled
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:43:54 +0000
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On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:38 -0700, in alt.support.glaucoma, 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 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.

Good luck,

Henrietta K. Thomas
Chicago, Illinois
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