Brimonidine ophthalmic and Itching: What Users Say

• Tin...
• January 25, 2021

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!"

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

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."

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

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 them 10 minutes prior to inserting contacts. They actually eat away at contacts. While using these eye drops, I ruined one 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 conjunctival chemosis and subconjunctival 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."

• Car...
• February 11, 2022

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "Horrible, like all the rest I have tried. Same effects as others, intolerable burning, beet red eyes, itching, blurring, rapid heartbeat, swollen upper eyelids, pouches and discoloration below eyes, loss of hair and eyelashes, on and on. Embarrassing to appear in public. People assume I am either an old lush or smoking too much pot. Not to mention my bald spots. You need to update your responses, what occurred in 2016 may be different than 2022. I think we need to band together and fight the big pharmas. Many dollars for eye drops that are toxic to your system? One prescription cost $500 for a 2-month supply. I had to discard it. My skin burned like fire. I have gone through this list of drops and not one is safe to use. S.O.S. someone help us!!"

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2009

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "Unfortunately, the drug was not very effective for me. I experienced side effects, such as eye irritation, itchy eyes, minor swelling, and minor blistering. This medicine did not reduce my eye pressure."

• Chr...
• July 4, 2021

For Eye Redness "After 3 days of use, I woke up in the morning with severe swelling, red, and itchy eyes. Went to urgent care and was told I had pinkeye. Treated this with antibiotics, but a week later, my right eye still itches, my vision is fuzzy, and I have painful sinus pressure. I am making an appointment with the eye doctor pronto. Like others in this forum, I really hope I haven't done permanent eye damage. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!"

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

For Eye Redness "It worked in an instant. Amazing! But then a couple of hours later, my eyes were itching, and I was dizzy, and bright light bothered me at the computer. This lasted a couple of hours. My eyes were a little swollen and then stayed itchy for two days. So if you want to be like Cinderella and have gorgeous white eyeballs for about 2 hours, be prepared to leave the ball in a hurry when time is up and then pay the price. I hope I never need the full strength used by glaucoma patients!"

• PSA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

For Eye Redness "Each time I use my expensive little Lumify eyedrops, I experience itchy eyes. At first, they look amazing. Each time I use them (sparingly), the clear white eyes last fewer and fewer hours, to now minutes. Then the itching and redness begins. Too good to be true in my case. Definitely will not use again. So bummed."

• PSA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2023

For Eye Redness "Each time I use my expensive little Lumify eyedrops, I experience itchy eyes. At first, they look amazing. Each time I use them (sparingly), the clear white eyes last fewer and fewer hours, to now minutes. Then the itching and redness begins. Too good to be true in my case. Definitely will not use again. So bummed."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2019

For Eye Redness "I just used it for the first time this morning, and immediately my eyes started watering and burning. I felt like someone had thrown sand in my eyes, and my nose is itchy. Although it made my eyes completely white, I will not be using it again. I purchased it at Costco, so thank goodness I can get my money back. I will be letting my eye doctor know, as they recommended this product. Still waiting to put my contacts in."

• rat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2021

For Eye Redness "I've been using these drops for over a month. I have light blue eyes that are always red. At first, I loved how white it made my eyes. The only thing I noticed was watery, sticky eyes for hours after. The past 2 weeks, I've had itchy, worse, watery, sticky eyes and headaches every day. This prompted me to read the reviews. Wasn't shocked to hear most people had the same. The fact that it affects many people the same way or worse is enough proof that this product should be removed from sale."

• JMo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2019

For Eye Redness "It’s allergy season, and my eyes get minor redness, and I’ll use Visine. We received a sample of Lumify in the mail, and I decided to try it out one Friday while getting ready to attend an outside wedding. After applying Lumify in each eye, I immediately had an itchy nose. On the car ride to the wedding, I wanted to itch the inside of my nose like crazy! This continued throughout the night. The next day, my left eye duct was clogged, red, and swollen. I am beyond upset! Do not use this product! I will be seeing my doctor tomorrow."

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

For Eye Redness "I just used these eye drops for the first time this morning, then took a shower. I was stunned to see when I looked in the mirror that the whites of my eyes were actually WHITE! I'm 64 years old and have had a lot of trouble with red, watery, itchy eyes just in the last year. Hands down, the best eye drops I've ever used, and I've used MANY!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2021

For Eye Redness "I have chronic mild red eyes due to allergies and constant computer use for work. I had heard using any eye drops that 'get the red out' can make it worse over time, so I just lived with it. I read Lumify was different, so I was excited to try. Initially, it worked great, I have never seen my eyes look so amazing! However, it was very short-lived, the redness came back, and my eyes were so dry and scratchy, and I got a horrible headache. This product is not for me."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2019

For Eye Redness "I had blurred vision, burning, itching, headache. Do not use."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2022

For Eye Redness "Don't use this product! Shame on you, FDA, for approving it. It will make your eyes itchy and very red."