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LATISSE™ now here at the Griffin Eye Clinic!   Who do you trust to dispense this medication around your eyes? 

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions patients have about Latisse and their eyes.  If you have any other questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, we would love to hear from you. 

Dr. Leiv M. Takle Jr. is a trained oculoplastic surgeon as well as an ophthalmologist and has been prescribing this drug for several years.  He would be happy to see you for a consultation on this medication by calling the Griffin Eye Clinic at 770-228-3836.

visit www.latisse.com for more information.

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A: LATISSE™ solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
A: Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
A: The active ingredient in LATISSE™ is bimatoprost.  Original it was used to treat glaucoma patients for their increased eye pressure.  Ophthalmologists (eye medical doctors) are physicians who have been using this drug the longest and know about the risks and benefits of this drug the most around the eye.  Although the precise mechanism of action is not known, research suggests that the growth of eyelashes occurs by increasing the percent of hairs in, and the duration of, the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost can also prolong this growth phase.
A: LATISSE™ is a once-a-day treatment you apply yourself each evening to the base of the upper eyelashes. See the full instructions in How to Apply at www.latisse.com
A: LATISSE™ users may see results starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks. The growth is gradual overnight, over time.
A: No, LATISSE™ does not work in place of mascara. However, mascara is a nice complement to LATISSE™ to help make your new longer eyelashes look even more attractive.
A: LATISSE™ solution is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker.
A: If you miss an application or a few, don't try to catch up. Just apply the LATISSE™ treatment the next evening and stay on schedule.
A: If you stop using LATISSE™, your eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.
A: First, ask your doctor if LATISSE™ is right for you.  Ophthalmologists having been using this drug for years.  Although any doctor can prescribe LATISSE™, some may be more familiar with this product than others, especially ophthalmologists.  That's why we encourage you to use the interactive "Find-a-Doctor" locator tool to find a doctor near you who will more likely know about this new FDA-approved treatment. Call the Griffin Eye Clinic today to setup your consultation. 
A: The most common side effects after using LATISSE™ solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. LATISSE™ solution may cause other less common side effects which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE™ is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.
A: LATISSE™ solution is an ophthalmic drug product. If any gets into the eye, it is not expected to cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. 
A: Do not use LATISSE™ solution if you are allergic to one of its ingredients.
A: Active ingredient: bimatoprost
Inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium phosphate, dibasic; citric acid; and purified water. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 6.8 — 7.8.
A: This is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become abnormally darker than the surrounding skin color. This occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin. Hyperpigmentation is a possible side effect of LATISSE™, but may be reversible after you discontinue use.
A: This is a condition where the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal. LATISSE™ may decrease IOP. So talk to your doctor if you are using IOP-lowering medications. Concurrent administration of LATISSE™ and certain IOP-lowering medications in ocular hypertensive patients should be closely monitored for changes in intraocular pressure.  This drug is not a substitute for those who have ocular hypertension and should see their ophthalmologist if beginning to take this drug.