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Brimonidine ophthalmic User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Alphagan P, Lumify, Lumify Preservative Free Qoliana

Brimonidine ophthalmic has an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from a total of 183 reviews on Drugs.com. 21% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 72% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Brimonidine ophthalmic

  • BJa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 8, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "After using Lumify for a few days, just one drop per day, I woke up with severe subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessels) in one eye. I went to the ophthalmologist for a check, and he found nothing wrong except for the broken capillaries. I told him I had been using Lumify, but he hadn't heard of that side effect. It cleared up in about 3 weeks, during which I didn't use any eye drops except lubricating ones (TheraTears). I then tried Lumify again, and after about 3 days the subconjunctival hemorrhage came back, in exactly the same pattern. I've never had this before, so I have to believe that Lumify caused this, particularly with other reports of this happening. I certainly won't be using it again."

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  • Dra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 8, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "This was the worst experience. Shame on FDA. I feel like legal action might be able to stop them from harming more people. The pain is excruciating. Sinuses exploded all night. I hope my eyes recover after only one dose last night. Please stop them from selling this harmful product. Used once and it was hell from the minute I took it and it's 12 hours later and I'm still in pain. My ears are swollen shut and my sinuses are just exploding with mucus pouring out my eyes, ears, nose and throat. How much money did they pay the FDA to pass this for over-the-counter use with no warnings on the package or TV commercial."

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  • Tin...
  • January 25, 2021

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Saw the ad on TV and it looked good. Now I have red eyes and itching, and hope that I have not done permanent damage with Lumify. Do not use this product. There are way more bad reports than good. Wish I had never bought this!"

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  • Tim...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 31, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I used Lumify for about 6 months and loved the product. It works great and gets the redness out. When I ran out of Lumify, I bought Visine—I had been a Visine user for many years. I put in the Visine, but it did not work. I thought that was unusual. I stopped using eye drops for a week. I tried Visine again, but it did not get the red out. I bought Lumify again, and it worked great. I let that run out and tried Visine again. Same thing. Visine no longer works for my red eyes after I started using Lumify. Has anyone else had this experience?"

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  • Jan...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 1, 2021

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I bought the product due to commercials and was curious! I have used Lumify for two days and kept wondering why I felt bad in my chest. It dawned on me that the only thing I did differently in the past few days was use this product... holy moly! I immediately went to my phone to look at reviews and felt like an idiot for not doing this first. Omg, the side effects I read about along with mine (chest pain and muscle pain) scare me! I will immediately take this back and get my money back, and even though it made my eyes white, it hurt my insides... just horrible reviews here! Don’t use! I hope I start to feel better soon, or I’ll be heading to the doctor. I’m a generally healthy person, so this is definitely related to this product. The FDA should take it off the market."

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  • Mil...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I used this product, Lumify, once a day for three days. On the fourth day, I woke up with VERY red eyes and crustiness on my eyelids. Today is the fifth day, and I again woke up with crustiness and slightly less but still very red eyes. I called the manufacturer, and they said that they had not heard of this before and that I should go to the doctor if the redness persists. The representative indicated that they do not keep a database of complaints. In other words, the manufacturer is not taking responsibility and is offering no help. This has been a very unpleasant experience and I would advise not using this product. After searching online, I find that this is not an uncommon complaint."

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  • Kim...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 6, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Holy crap! I received it as an Amazon 'free sample' and also in the Allure monthly beauty box. I used it constantly for a couple of weeks with no side effects until the other morning when I woke up and one eye now has broken capillaries and redness all over. What is going on?!?! Buyer beware! This better go away, I'm going to the ophthalmologist today! There are little to no side effects given on the box or website."

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  • Loi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 2, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Used Lumify for less than a week, and within a few days began to have floaters. Black dots float into my field of vision in my right eye. Went to the eye doctor, and he said it was aging in my eye. But I can’t help but wonder if it was a coincidence or if Lumify caused this annoying (now apparently permanent) effect. Anyone else have this happen to them? And to add insult to injury, the drops did not clear up the redness in my eyes."

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  • Ral...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 6, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I have used this product several times. At the beginning, it worked really well, my eyes were extremely white. However, after a few weeks of using it, I started having issues with my eyes. I started getting pains in my eyes, and they became extremely red and itchy. Also, it's very expensive for the small amount you receive. The package is deceiving, the bottle is not even 1/2 full. I would not recommend or buy this item again."

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  • lil...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 26, 2021

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "First time, worked well, but noticed blurry vision and pupils would not dilate. Took eight hours for effects to wear off. Next morning, woke up with subconjunctival hemorrhaging in both eyes, soreness (like a bruise), inflammation, and headache. Thought maybe it was a one-off reaction, so set aside for later trial. Last night, used as I had done the time before, but it burned this time. Dismissed as due to dry eye because Restasis burns badly if eyes are dry. Again, vision became blurry, pupils would not dilate, and eyes were highly irritated. This morning, woke up with the feeling of being punched in the eyeballs. Again, subconjunctival hemorrhages, inflammation that looked like globs of petroleum jelly in each eye, same kind of headache. Threw away and began a search for drug information and similar testimonies. Wonder if the product was tested extensively enough. Seems these adverse reactions are not that uncommon. Like any drug, may be the perfect solution for some and a nightmare for others."

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  • Ste...
  • December 20, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I was looking for an eye drop to clear up my eyes. I was informed by an associate at my local drugstore. 'Try Lumify!' she says. Took this product home. Put one drop in each eye. Things seem fine. Slept for about eight hours. When I woke the next day, I was nearly blind. I could only see colors and vague shapes, but the world was a complete fog. I went to the hospital that moment. My eyes had a severe reaction to Lumify. Luckily, after about two days and an outrageously expensive ER visit, and the horror of going blind, my vision slowly returned. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. Please check with your doctor before using such products, and make sure you do not try this product on a weekend, for it is very difficult to find eye doctors to reverse the reaction or repair your vision when affected by Lumify. I would not recommend this product to anyone."

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  • Jan...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 3, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I started using this and thought it was great. White eyes. After a few weeks, I started feeling a heavy head and dizziness after I used it. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me until I forgot to use it one morning, and the dizzy and heavy head wasn’t there. Also, looking at lights made me so dizzy. If this is really the cause of my issues, then this stuff is awful. I will not be using this again!"

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  • Mad...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 3, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Interesting, I’m actually surprised by the negative reviews. I’ve battled dry, red eyes and blepharitis for decades. Never found any good drops that worked for me. Went in a year ago to a dry eye specialist again because they were really bothering me. Did some new treatments and regimens, and he recommended Lumify. Specifically because they were developed to help glaucoma. Different from other brands. All I know is they’ve been a godsend for me. Those and a new treatment to unclog my eyelid pores. My eyes have always been red and embarrassing. First time I’ve held my head up, looked people in the eye, and they’re white all day. Because mine have been red, vision gets worse every year and flaky (blepharitis). I couldn’t say if people’s complaints are legit or not. I wonder too if you’re using red eye drops, is there already an issue like blepharitis. Maybe the drops popped it out? Who knows. All I know is they’ve been amazing for me."

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  • Jea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 22, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I bought Lumify at my eye clinic and asked the doctor if it was okay to use for my dry, red eyes. I was told it was good and put a drop in one of my eyes to see how it takes the redness out. It did reduce the redness. But, on the way home I felt a pressure on that eye and developed a headache. I didn't attribute it to the Lumify until the next day I put drops in both eyes and experienced a horrible pressure on my eyes, a headache, and dryness in my eyes that lasted all morning long. I then felt it had to be from the Lumify. I have not taken any more since. I want to take it back and let them know. More warning should be taken on this product and never sold at an eye clinic!"

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  • Sam...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 21, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I used Lumify twice, and about a week later, my eyes became bloodshot and have been now for 5 months. I’ve tried lubricating drops, and nothing is working. Has anything worked for anyone to help treat what Lumify did to my eyes?"

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  • Mis...
  • July 26, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I have used Lumify 2x, and I am miserable. My right eye is blurry, and my nose won’t stop running. I am sneezing like crazy. I called Bausch and Lomb and Poison Control. Please don’t use this product. Read the other reviews also. Warning."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 18, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Horrible product. After using for a few weeks, my eyes have a red rash all around them and are hazed over, along with blurred vision and the redness. I was trying to prevent, my eyes are worse than they ever were!"

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  • Mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 26, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I really wanted to love Lumify. It made the whites of my eyes almost blue. Then came the side effects after daily use. First, dry eye. Second, headaches. At first, I shrugged it off, thinking it could be from other things. I didn't use it for a week and had no symptoms. Today, I thought I would give it another try. Feeling the dry eye again. I'm going to have to stop this eye drop. Not for me."

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  • duc...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 11, 2021

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "I have used many eye drops and what doctors have given, but after watching and asking others if there were side effects, I tried them. Thrilled at first, then the eyes, sinus, fast heartbeats, an odd cough, then intestinal problems appeared, and a feeling of fast temper, which isn't my normal self. At the Annual Well Care appointment last week, I mentioned these to the MD, at first, she ran the regular medical tests, then I mentioned the eye drops. First, she looked up the website, all good things stated, then to review other sites: she stated I had each of the harsh side effects. Now, 4 days later, after stopping it, I am feeling human again, all seems to have returned to normal bodily workings."

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  • dam...
  • November 13, 2019

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Yes, these make the whites of my eyes very white (which is nice), but that's not why I'm using them. I use them because they really help with the night vision problems I've had ever since having refractive laser surgery many years ago. My night vision is a mass of streaks and starbursts which get worse as my pupil dilates and has caused me a lot of distress. (Post-LASIK night vision problems) Lumify helps because it stops my pupil dilating - I discovered it a few months ago, and it feels like a miracle. It's basically a diluted version of a glaucoma medication called Alphagan. I tried this early on - it made my pupils very tiny, the whites very white, but also made my eyes very dry and sore - not nice to use. Because Lumify is weaker, it doesn't have these side effects, but it constricts my pupils enough to make a big difference to my vision. Now I'm puzzled because I've read the clinical trial research papers which say that Lumify has no 'significant' effect on pupil size. In my experience, that's absolutely not true."

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  • CMa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 3, 2021

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "After watching some YouTube video, I tried Lumify yesterday, the redness in my eyes went away right away, but this morning I woke up with a light headache. The discomfort in my eyes is more noticeable than anything else. I also felt sleepy the whole day. I have good eye health, no underlying conditions. Just curious if Lumify is really safe to use, this is why I am here."

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  • Car...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 9, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "DO NOT USE THIS DRUG EVER. I have experienced the most pain throughout the past month because of it, and I have had everything from burning eyes to pink eye because of it. I have severe crusting of the eyelids, and my eyes feel HOT HOT HOT, and it will not subside. At first, I thought it was dry eye, but these are poison and are what CAUSE dry eye."

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  • Kma...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 30, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "The first time I used Lumify, my eyes whitened up nicely. Because of the cost, I don't use these daily. The next time I used them, my eyes did whiten, but the next day I woke up with bloodshot, crusty eyes. It's been 5 days, and my eyes are still a mess! I am scared to death to use these again. I will have to make an appointment at an eye doctor if this does not clear up in another day or two. Beware of this product."

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  • Mel...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 18, 2020

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "Be aware I used Lumify today, it immediately hit me with a hard tension headache. I felt ear pressure and got a light head dizzy feeling as if I was having a stroke in my head. This product is horrible and should NOT be over the counter. They have ads of actors using it for filming, it's horrible. After 6 hours, and I'm still suffering."

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  • Kim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 7, 2023

Lumify (brimonidine) for Eye Redness "These eye drops do whiten your eyes like crazy. But, they make your eyes feel like they are getting squeezed. the instructions say you can use 10 minutes prior to inserting contacts. They actually eat away at contacts. While using these eye drops I ruined 1 box of each eye of contacts. While using these eye drops I started having burst eye blood vessels (Subconjunctival Hemorrhage). They also cause major irritation, Puffy eyelids and itchy skin around my eyes. I now have Conjuctival Chemosis and Subconjuctival Hemorrhage several months after I quit using Lumify eye drops. I recently did research and found SEVERAL very bad and concerning reviews of very bad reactions. BEWARE and do research first before inserting this banned substance in Europe into your eyes."

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