CONDITIONS TREATED
iDose TR for Glaucoma Treatment
What is iDose TR?
Medical and Surgical Treatments
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.
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.
iDose TR Is a Sustained‑Release Travoprost Implant
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 implant is a convenient way to help lower eye pressure so you can take control of your glaucoma treatment journey.
How iDose TR Works
The iDose is a micro-sized implant for patients with glaucoma. It 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. It 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 clinical studies, most patients did not experience serious side effects. The most common side effects in the eye occurred in only 2 to 6% of patients who received the iDose.
iDose TR vs. Eye Drops: Key Benefits
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.
When researching advanced glaucoma treatments, many patients compare iDose vs iStent to better understand alternatives that may help reduce treatment burden while supporting long-term intraocular pressure management.
iDose TR Procedure: What to Expect
The iDose is a minimally invasive outpatient treatment, designed to continuously release medication to lower your eye pressure directly inside your eye, where it’s most needed. It 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About iDose TR
How Long Does iDose TR Last?
iDose TR is designed to continuously release glaucoma medication for up to four years inside the eye. The implant provides long-term intraocular pressure control without daily eye drops, helping many patients maintain more consistent glaucoma treatment over time.
What Are the Side Effects of iDose TR?
iDose TR is designed to continuously release glaucoma medication for up to four years inside the eye. The implant provides long-term intraocular pressure control without daily eye drops, helping many patients maintain more consistent glaucoma treatment over time.
How Much Does iDose TR Cost? Does Insurance Cover It?
iDose TR cost and pricing vary based on your treatment plan, insurance coverage, and individual glaucoma needs. Many insurance providers and Medicare plans may help cover medically necessary glaucoma procedures, and your ophthalmologist can review expected out-of-pocket costs during your consultation.
Is iDose TR Better Than iStent?
iDose TR and iStent are both advanced glaucoma treatments, but they work differently to lower eye pressure. iDose TR continuously releases medication inside the eye, while iStent improves the eye’s natural drainage system. By learning more about our iStent treatment option, you can compare both minimally invasive glaucoma procedures.
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.
