Blindness drug creates longer eyelashes and a medical panic - The Times 24th November 2007

A drug designed to tackle debilitating eye diseases has been an unlikely hit with women who want longer eyelashes. Drugs authorities in Britain have expressed concerns about the increasing use of Lumigan as a cosmetic treatment after it was found to stimulate eyelash growth. The treatment, which is available over the counter in the United States and on prescription in Britain, was developed to treat glaucoma, a condition that can lead to blindness.

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