Eye drops
Latanoprost Eye Drops
Eye drops
Quick Summary
Once-daily eye drops that lower eye pressure in glaucoma.
Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Medical Uses
Glaucoma: Lowering pressure inside the eye.
Ocular hypertension: High eye pressure without nerve damage.
How it's taken
Use one drop at night as prescribed.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you and how long to take it.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you. Follow their instructions and the label.
Common Side Effects
Red eyes
Common.
Darker iris colour
Permanent in some people.
Longer eyelashes
Common.
Interactions
Other eye drops
Wait at least five minutes between different drops.
Critical Warnings
Contact lenses
Remove before use.
Don't stop
Without your eye doctor's advice.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Latanoprost Ophthalmic: drug information(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
- Latanoprost: a medicine to treat high pressure inside the eye(opens in a new tab) · NHS