prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
Plain-language definition
Eye drops (latanoprost, travoprost, bimatoprost) that lower eye pressure by increasing fluid drainage. Usually the first-line glaucoma treatment.
Where this term comes up
“Travoprost (brand name Travatan, Travatan Z) is a prostaglandin analog eye drop used to lower intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Travoprost (Travatan)
“Bimatoprost (brand names Lumigan for glaucoma; Latisse for cosmetic eyelash growth) is a prostaglandin analog that lowers intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse)
“Prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost, bimatoprost, travoprost)”
Condition · Glaucoma
- Category
- Medication
- Also written as
- prostaglandins
Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- humor
Eye Fluid
- brinzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
- dorzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
A note on medical context
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