A couple of questions

Does Lumify lower IOP?

Current treatments are aimed at lowering intraocular pressure while minimizing medication side effects. Lumify™ (Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.025%) is an FDA-approved medication for alleviating eye redness, a common side effect of glaucoma medications.Jul 5, 2019

Does LUMIFY help with eye pressure?

Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pressure inside the eyes in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The Alphagan P brand of this medicine is available only with a prescription.

Does LUMIFY affect IOP?

If using other ophthalmic products while using LUMIFY, wait at least 5 minutes between each product. Was there an intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering effect? In phase 3 clinical studies there was no statistically significant evidence of IOP lowering.

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.

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.

Does LUMIFY help glaucoma?

Lumify™ (Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.025%) is an FDA-approved medication for alleviating eye redness, a common side effect of glaucoma medications.

Is LUMIFY a vasoconstrictor?

The body's response is to initiate down-regulation of α-1 ARs, resulting in tachyphylaxis. The vasoconstrictor-induced tissue becomes ischemic and the body's response is vasodilation—hence the rebound redness. In contrast, Lumify is a selective α-2 AR agonist, with minimal action at the α-1 AR site.

Can LUMIFY treat glaucoma?

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.