How can I camouflage the darkened skin from my glaucoma medication?
JAN 03, 2024
Question:
My eye drops for glaucoma have darkened the skin around my eyes. As makeup does not help to camouflage it, do you have any recommendations? .
Answer:
Unfortunately, darkening of the eyelid skin is a known side effect of prostaglandin analogues eye drops, which are used to treat glaucoma.
These medications can also cause eyelash growth and can, in some cases, cause the eye to appear somewhat sunken or deep in the eye socket. The only real cure for this condition is to discontinue the medication if it is bothersome and if the cosmetic appearance cannot be improved with various types of makeup to cover the darkening. However, you should discuss this side effect with your ophthalmologist and should not discontinue your medication until you have discussed alternative treatments.
This question was originally answered on Dec. 11, 2013.