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iDose TR for the Treatment of Glaucoma
iDose is the Leading Edge Surgical Glaucoma Treatment
iDose TR (travoprost intracameral implant) is an unprecedented technology in the treatment of glaucoma. It is an FDA-approved treatment that continuously releases medication to lower eye pressure. This treatment is administered directly into the anterior chamber of the eye for intraocular pressure control with proven safety and patient comfort. For individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular hypertension), iDose TR is a convenient way to help lower eye pressure so you can take control of your glaucoma treatment journey.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., accounting for approximately 12% of new cases of blindness each year. This eye disease affects about 3% of all Americans over the age of 65, and over half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma develops gradually, usually over several years, causing no pain and presenting only subtle symptoms that worsen over time. These symptoms include blurred vision, peripheral (side) vision loss, and inability to adjust your eyes to darkened rooms.
About iDose TR
The iDose TR device is surgically implanted by your ophthalmologist, and it is tiny. It is 200 times smaller than a single drop of glaucoma medication. It is designed to stay in place and remain stable in the eye – you won’t feel it or even know it’s there.
How It Works
iDose TR is a micro-sized, FDA-approved implant for patients with glaucoma. iDose TR continually releases medication exactly where you need it, inside the eye, to reduce pressure, protect vision, and ensure you get the medication you need all day and night. iDose was proven safe and effective in two large clinical studies of 1,150 patients with glaucoma. Most of the common side effects were mild. In fact, in the iDose TR clinical studies, most patients did not experience any serious side effects. The most common side effects in the eye occurred in only 2 to 6% of patients who received the iDose TR.
How is iDose TR Different from Glaucoma Drops?
Prescription eye drops for glaucoma can be highly effective when taken consistently and correctly as prescribed by your eye doctor. However, many people have challenges with eye drops–difficulty getting the drops into the eye, uncomfortable side effects like redness, and keeping up with a treatment schedule–it’s easy to forget to take your eye drops every day.
iDose TR is designed to continuously release medication to lower your eye pressure directly inside your eye, where it’s most needed. iDose TR is placed directly in the eye through a tiny incision that is smaller than the one used for cataract surgery.
For most people, the procedure is painless and performed in an outpatient setting. iDose TR typically has a fast recovery time – you go home and rest after the procedure and can usually resume your regular activities in a day or two.
EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS
GLAUCOMA CARE AND TREATMENT
Founded in the 1950s, Eye Care Professionals has a long tradition of setting Northern Nevada’s standard for excellent medical eye care. We have pioneered a variety of glaucoma procedures, and our highly experienced ophthalmologists remain at the forefront of the field.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes blindness. Early detection and intervention are key for avoiding long-term effects and guaranteeing a better quality of life. At Eye Care Professionals, we are leaders in glaucoma treatment in Reno, NV. Learn more about glaucoma – what it is, what are the symptoms, and how it can be treated.
iStent Treatment for Glaucoma
The iStent helps reduce both eye pressure AND the number of glaucoma medicines the patient is taking following the surgery. iSent is a minimally invasive and highly safe surgical procedure for treating glaucoma that results in short recovery times and successful eye restoration and preservation.
