While it may sound like science fiction, the FDA-approved eye lifting drop is real: UPNEEQ® is a prescription eye drop that temporarily improves droopy eyelids, or ptosis, with a single daily dose. While you won’t get the more dramatic results you can expect from eyelid lift surgery, patients see an average of about 1 mm of lift in their upper eyelid after the first use—just enough to make a noticeable difference.

Upneeq® Frequently Asked Questions

  • UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1% is a prescription eyedrop used to treat acquired blepharoptosis (low-lying lids) in adults.

  • Acquired ptosis is a common medical condition that:

    – Can develop later in life

    – Affects adults of all ages, but occurs more often with increased age

    – Usually occurs when the muscles in the eyelid stretch and weaken, causing the upper eyelid to droop

    – May be caused by other issues, such as cataract surgery, contact lens wear, or an underlying medical condition. It could also be a sign of a more serious medical condition.

  • Acquired ptosis can affect eyesight by not only blocking your vision, but also by reducing field of vision, which may interfere with day-to-day functions such as:

    – Reading

    – Driving

    – Computer use

    – Looking up without the need to tilt your head back

  • The most common adverse reactions with UPNEEQ® (occurring in 1-5% of patients) were eye inflammation, eye redness, dry eye, blurred vision, eye pain at time of use, eye irritation, and headache.

  • Upneeq takes around 15 minutes for results to appear, although many patients report seeing results in as little as 5 minutes.

  • Most patients report results lasting up to 6 hours. However, the results may last as long as 10 hours in some patients.