Lucy Titcomb

Contributor

Lead ophthalmic pharmacist at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre

Latanoprost as a cosmetic for eyelashes?

Q. I’m a bit worried. My daughter bought some eyedrops on the internet to help her eyelashes grow and I’ve noticed it has the same ingredient as the Xalatan drops my mother uses for her glaucoma. Is it dangerous for her to use?…

Over-the-counter ophthalmic preparations

We continue our series on eye disorders with an article discussing the use of over-the-counter products. OTC eye preparations can be used in the treatment of a number of common eye disorders, including conjunctivitis and dry eye conditions.…