Lash ptosis caused by latanoprost

Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 May;139(5):932-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.10.062.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of lash ptosis caused by latanoprost.

Design: Observational case report.

Methods: Retrospective chart review.

Results: A 61-year-old, ocular hypertensive man who was using latanoprost OU presented with trichomegaly and bilateral lash ptosis. The lash ptosis had not resolved 6 months after stopping latanoprost, and anterior lamellar repositions were performed. At last follow-up, 8 months after surgery, the lids were in a normal position, but the trichomegaly had reduced only slightly.

Conclusions: Lash ptosis should be considered as a possible complication of latanoprost therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Blepharoptosis / chemically induced*
  • Blepharoptosis / surgery
  • Eyelashes / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Hypertrichosis / chemically induced
  • Intraocular Pressure / drug effects
  • Latanoprost
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ocular Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic
  • Latanoprost