Travoprost

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Dec 02, 2024

Uses


Travoprost (Travatan Z) Uses

Travoprost is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is a condition in which there is high pressure inside the eye, which if left untreated can lead to optic nerve damage and gradual but permanent vision loss. Ocular hypertension is a condition in which the pressure in the eye is increased.

There may be other uses of travoprost—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further travoprost drug information.

Travoprost (Travatan Z) Mechanism of Action

Travoprost decreases intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye) by increasing the flow of aqueous humor (a natural fluid) out of the eye.

Travoprost (Travatan Z) Doses

Travoprost comes in the form of a 0.004% ophthalmic solution (eye drop). The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye (s) once daily in the evening.

Your eye doctor can also place a single-dose travoprost intracameral implant (iDose TR) by making a small incision in the cornea (the white part of your eye). The implant continuously delivers medicine to your eye for long-term control of eye pressure.