What is Upneeq?
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About Upneeq
If your eyes look “tired” or “sleepy,” you may have a condition called acquired blepharoptosis (also known as acquired ptosis or low-lying lids). Significantly improves upper field of vision. In clinical trials, Upneeq helped patients with acquired ptosis see more—on the first day of treatment!
- 87.8% of patients had some level of improvement
- 40.8% of patients had at least a 50% improvement on Day 14 (2 hours after applying Upneeq)

Conditions Upneeq Treats
Acquired ptosis (low-lying lids) is a common condition that affects adults of all ages but occurs more often with increased age. It usually occurs when the muscles in the eyelid stretch and weaken, causing the lid to droop. It may also be caused by other issues, such as cataract surgery, contact lens wear, or an underlying medical condition. In addition to affecting your appearance, low-lying eyelid(s) can also impact your eyesight by reducing your field of vision. Low-lying lids may lead to issues with Day-to-day functioning such as:
- Reading
- Driving
- Computer use
It can also affect your Appearance such as:
- Looking tired
- Asymmetrical eyes
- Cosmetic concerns

Upneeq FAQ’s
Is Upneeq prescription only?
Yes, Upneeq is a prescription eye drop. Contact us today to find out more!
What is Upneeq used for?
This medication is used to treat a condition known as acquired blepharoptosis, which causes drooping upper eyelids. It belongs in the class of drugs called alpha agonists and works by making one specific muscle get shorter or tighter (contract).
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Does Upneeq work for hooded eyes?
Yes, Upneeq is FDA-approved to be both safe and effective for the treatment of acquired eyelid ptosis in adults.
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Does Upneeq affect vision?
Adverse reactions that occurred in 1-5% of subjects treated with UPNEEQ were punctate keratitis, conjunctival hyperemia, dry eye, blurred vision, instillation site pain, eye irritation, and headache.
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What warnings and precautions are associated with UPNEEQ?
- Low-lying lids may be related to conditions such as stroke and/or brain aneurysm, Horner syndrome, myasthenia gravis, loss of the ability to move eye muscles, eye infection, and eye tumors. Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions.
- UPNEEQ is a type of medication that may affect your blood pressure. If you have heart disease, uncontrolled high or low blood pressure, or feel faint at rest or when quickly standing up, you should call your doctor if your symptoms get worse.
- Patients with reduced blood flow to the brain or heart, or patients who experience eye or mouth dryness due to an immune system disorder (Sjögren’s syndrome), should use care when taking UPNEEQ. Call your doctor immediately if you feel your symptoms may be getting worse.
- UPNEEQ may increase the risk of eye pressure due to fluid buildup (angle-closure glaucoma) in patients with untreated narrow-angle glaucoma. Call your doctor immediately if you feel an increased pressure in your eye after using UPNEEQ.
- Do not let the tip of the UPNEEQ vial touch your eye or any other surface. This can help prevent eye injury or contamination. Each UPNEEQ vial is for one-time use and should be discarded after being used.
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What should I tell my doctor before getting Upneeq?
- Your doctor should review your full medical history before prescribing UPNEEQ.
- UPNEEQ belongs to a class of medications (alpha-adrenergic agonists) that may affect your blood pressure. Use UPNEEQ carefully if you currently take an alpha-adrenergic agonist medication to treat heart disease or an enlarged prostate. Patients taking beta-blockers, or other medications to treat hypertension or an abnormal heartbeat, should also be careful when using UPNEEQ.
- Patients who use a certain class of antidepressant medication (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) should also be careful when using UPNEEQ, as it may affect the way your body absorbs the medication.
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How To Apply Upneeq
Apply Upneeq to your affected eye(s) in 2 easy steps:
- Cut open the foil wrapper and remove the single-use vial.
- Apply one drop of Upneeq in each affected eye as directed, once a day
- Do not let the tip of the vial touch your eye or any other surface.
- Vials should not be re-used after opening and should be thrown away after applying drop(s).
- If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Upneeq eyedrops (you may put them back in 15 minutes after applying Upneeq).
- If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least 15 minutes between applications.
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Upneeq should only be used as directed
Upneeq is designed to only be applied as an eyedrop
- Each vial contains enough Upneeq solution to allow for one drop in each affected eye.
- The solution should never be swallowed or ingested in any other way
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For complete instructions on using Upneeq, please see the Instructions for Use section in the full.
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