Who can and cannot use bimatoprost

Most adults aged 18 or over can use bimatoprost.

Bimatoprost is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to bimatoprost or any other medicine
• are about to have or have had eye surgery (including cataract surgery)
• have dry eyes
• have any problems with your cornea (the clear outer layer of your eye)
• wear contact lenses – you can still use bimatoprost, but you'll need to take your contact lenses out before using the drops and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in
• have ever had a viral infection or inflammation in your eye
• have liver or kidney problems
• have low blood pressure, or your heart beats slower than normal – this is known as bradycardia, which is a type of heart arrhythmia
• have any breathing problems, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• have an allergy to silver – one brand of bimatoprost eye drops called Eyreida contains very small amounts of silver