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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.Jun 19, 2018

Is LUMIFY safe to use 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).

Do LUMIFY eye drops cause rebound redness?

Six studies involving about 600 participants reported a low risk for rebound redness when using Lumify. The longest of these studies lasted about seven weeks; the effects of the drops–which were usually given four times a day in the studies–lasted about eight hours.

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 there a rebound effect with eye drops?

After the drug wears off, your blood vessels will revert back to their original size. However, after prolonged use those blood vessels can permanently enlarge, causing your red eye to look even worse. This is called rebound hyperemia, or rebound effect. Your eyes can become addicted to these drops.

What is rebound redness?

Rebound redness occurs when the blood vessels dilate after the effects of the medicine fade. It can take several days (or sometimes longer) for this effect to gradually disappear. You may be better off with artificial tears rather than anti-red drops.

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.

What is the best eye drop to whiten eyes?

Thankfully, there is one eye drop on the market that whitens eyes without causing a rebound effect: Bausch + Lomb's Lumify. These drops reduce redness without decongestant ingredients, relying instead on Brimonidine Tartrate, a solution that can lower the pressure in your eyes and cause blood vessels to contract.