Lumify is, in fact, a much lower concentration of a long-standing glaucoma medication called Alphagan, which is available by prescription. It decreases pressure on the optic nerve by constricting blood vessels. “The dose that's used for glaucoma is four to eight times what Lumify is, so it's a safe drug,” says Dr.

Can LUMIFY damage your eyes?

Common Lumify side effects may include: mild itching, redness, burning, or other irritation of your eyes; dry mouth, blurred vision; or. drowsiness, tiredness.

Is LUMIFY doctor recommended?

Lumify is one way to treat red eyes, but it's best to contact your eye doctor before beginning use — especially if redness comes on suddenly or you experience additional symptoms such as blurred vision.

When should you not use LUMIFY?

Do not use if the solution has changed color or is cloudy. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts for more than 3 days or if it gets worse (such as continued eye redness/irritation, eye pain, vision changes). If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Does LUMIFY have a rebound effect?

With LUMIFY, you don't get the rebound effect or loss of efficacy. As Dr. Hoelscher explains, “LUMIFY is composed of a different chemical than traditional drops. It uses a diluted concentration of brimonidine, a chemical used in one of the glaucoma eye drops we've been prescribing for years.

Is it OK to use LUMIFY everyday?

Can LUMIFY be used daily? Instill one drop in each eye that needs it every 6-8 hours. Don't use more than 4 times a day. As with other OTC redness relievers, you should stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, redness or irritation that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours (3 days).

Does LUMIFY lower eye pressure?

Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pressure inside the eyes in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Does LUMIFY work better than Visine?

Now, there's a new (and potentially better) player on pharmacy shelves: eye drops called Lumify, approved by the FDA in late 2017. Essentially, Lumify is similar to Visine in that it relieves redness and whitens the eyes, says Amy Lin, MD, associate professor in ophthalmology at the University of Utah Moran Eye Center.