Lumigan RC® Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension

Lumigan RC® is a prescription prostaglandin analog eye drop used to lower high eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It helps protect the optic nerve by improving fluid outflow from the eye. Ships from Canada to US, so you can access Canadian pharmacy pricing and request Lumigan RC without insurance.

What Lumigan RC Is and How It Works

This medicine contains bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog that increases the outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral pathways. By easing fluid out of the eye, it can reduce intraocular pressure, which helps limit further optic nerve damage.

Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

It is typically used as a once-daily maintenance treatment. Consistent nightly use helps your prescriber track your response with pressure checks. Avoid applying more than once daily, because extra doses may lessen the pressure-lowering effect.

Contact lens wearers should remove lenses before using the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting. Keep the bottle tip clean. Do not let it touch your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.

Who It’s For

This treatment is indicated to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It may be used alone or with other pressure-lowering eye medications when directed by a clinician.

People with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredient should not use it. Caution is advised if you have active intraocular inflammation, a history of herpes simplex keratitis, risk factors for macular edema, or have recently had eye surgery. Safety in pediatric patients is not well established.

Dosage and Usage

The usual schedule is one drop in the affected eye or eyes once daily in the evening. Do not exceed once daily. If you use more than one topical ophthalmic product, wait at least five minutes between medicines; apply drops before gels or ointments.

• Wash hands: reduce contamination risk.
• Remove contacts: wait 15 minutes before reinsertion.
• Tilt head back: pull the lower eyelid down to create a small pocket.
• Instill one drop: then close eyes gently for one to two minutes.
• Press inner corner: light pressure to the nasolacrimal duct may reduce systemic exposure.
• Blot excess: avoid touching skin near eyelids with the bottle tip.

Use exactly as prescribed. Do not change your schedule without consulting your prescriber. Refer to the official label for full directions.

Strengths and Forms

Commonly supplied as a multi-dose bottle of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% in 5 mL. Availability can vary by manufacturer lot and partner pharmacy stock.

• Multi-dose bottle: tamper-evident cap, dropper tip.
• Volume: 5 mL per bottle.
• Preservative: see package insert for details.

Check your prescription to confirm the exact presentation your prescriber expects. If a specific bottle size or formulation is unavailable, your clinician may recommend an alternative.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember that same evening. If it is close to the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and resume your regular nightly schedule. Do not double up. Consistent daily use supports steady pressure control.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store at room temperature, away from excessive heat, light, and moisture. Keep the cap tightly closed when not in use. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

For travel, carry the bottle in your hand luggage in the original box with your prescription details. Keep it upright in a protective case to prevent leaks and tip damage. Airport security allows necessary liquid medicines in reasonable quantities; bring a copy of your prescription if asked. Dispose of expired bottles according to local guidance.

Some therapies require temperature-controlled handling when required; review the package insert and follow your pharmacist’s advice.

Benefits

As a prostaglandin analog, this treatment can provide around-the-clock pressure reduction with once-daily dosing. Nightly use is convenient for many people and may help adherence. The therapy can be combined with other classes when additional pressure lowering is needed, as directed by your prescriber.

Side Effects and Safety

• Eye redness
• Itching or irritation
• Dryness or tearing
• Foreign body sensation
• Eyelash growth and thickening
• Eyelid skin darkening

Iris color change can occur and may be permanent, especially in eyes with mixed-color irides; discuss this risk with your clinician before starting. Periorbital skin darkening is usually reversible after discontinuation. Rare events include macular edema, uveitis, and worsening of intraocular inflammation. Avoid contamination of the bottle to reduce bacterial keratitis risk. Seek medical help for severe eye pain, vision changes, marked redness, or signs of infection.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Using more than one prostaglandin analog at the same time may reduce the pressure-lowering effect; your prescriber will usually select one from this class. It can be used with beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, or alpha agonists when additional control is required. Tell your healthcare professional about all eye drops and systemic medicines you use, including herbal products.

Remove soft contact lenses before dosing if the formulation contains a preservative that may be absorbed by lenses. Pregnancy and breastfeeding require individualized assessment; discuss benefits and risks with your prescriber.

What to Expect Over Time

Your clinician will check intraocular pressure at follow-up visits to evaluate response. Some people notice eyelash changes or mild redness early on. Consistency matters: applying the drop each evening and keeping appointments helps your care team adjust your plan. If pressure goals are not met, your prescriber may add or switch therapies within the glaucoma toolkit.

Compare With Alternatives

Other prescription options for pressure reduction include latanoprost and combination therapies. For a prostaglandin analog alternative, see Xalatan Ophthalmic Solution. If a fixed-combination agent is needed, your prescriber may consider Cosopt. Your choice should reflect prior response, tolerability, and overall treatment goals.

Pricing and Access

See current Lumigan RC price and compare Canadian rates with U.S. options. You can review costs, check stock, and apply available offers in your cart. We maintain transparent pricing and provide a simple checkout experience. Ships from Canada to US for eligible orders with a valid prescription. If you are looking for deals, visit our Promotions page for current sitewide savings.

We also publish guidance on related therapies; you may find background insights in Azopt Eye Drops and Combigan Eye Drops Uses.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary. If the requested bottle or formulation is unavailable, a prescriber may suggest a suitable alternative ophthalmic therapy. We can also help route your prescription for an approved substitution when directed by your clinician. For those specifically seeking Canadian-sourced therapy, Lumigan RC from Canada is often requested by patients who have used this brand previously.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This medicine may be appropriate for adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who need once-daily pressure control. It may not suit people with active eye inflammation, certain lens conditions, or a history that raises macular edema risk. Your prescriber will assess medical history, prior response, and goals.

• Multi-month fills: reduce per-bottle costs and clinic trips.
• Refill reminders: set calendar alerts to maintain adherence.
• Bundle visits: coordinate pressure checks and refills together.
• Use one pharmacy: simplifies coordination with your prescriber.
• Financial planning: compare self-pay and insurance pathways.

If you are paying cash, reviewing Lumigan RC self-pay options can help you plan refills. You can also compare alternative prostaglandin analogs with your clinician to see if another therapy meets your clinical and budget needs.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Goal setting: what target eye pressure should I aim for?
• Dosing plan: when should I instill the drop each day?
• Combination therapy: do I need an additional class to reach targets?
• Side effects: how do we monitor redness, iris changes, or lash growth?
• Follow-ups: how often should I schedule pressure checks?
• Contacts: any special lens care steps with my drops?

Authoritative Sources

For full prescribing information, review these official resources:

• Manufacturer
• FDA DailyMed
• Health Canada DPD

Explore more in our condition hubs: Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, and the Ophthalmology category.

Ready to get started? You can place your order with BorderFreeHealth for prompt, express shipping. Ships from Canada to US. Prescription required; encrypted checkout. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow your prescriber’s directions and the official label.