An overview of Latanoprost
Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is the #1 prescribed medicine for helping eye pressure in people with the following conditions:
- High eye pressure (also known as ocular hypertension)
- Open angle glaucoma
Latanoprost is a commonly used treatment for glaucoma. It has been shown an improved ability to lower IOP for glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients. Latanoprost drops are for use in the eyes only.
An overview of Glaucoma
Glaucoma has been nicknamed “silent thief of sight”. Glaucoma is a common eye disease of the major nerve of vision, called the optic nerve. It usually associated with the increased intraocular pressure (also known as IOP) within the eye. It is one of the most aggressive disease leads to blindness. There are two main categories of glaucoma:
- Open angle
Open angle glaucoma can appear suddenly and is often painful, visual loss can progress quickly it will lead patents o seek medical attention.
- Closed angle
Closed angle glaucoma is a chronic disease and progress at a slow rate. Patients may not notice the risks of vision loss until it progressed significantly.
Latanoprost has been the most popular glaucoma drug for many years since 1996. Find out more information on glaucoma diagnosis and risks. Other glaucoma medications can be used to treat glaucoma by lowering the pressure in the eyes.
Please do not use Latanoprost before talking to your doctor if you have following conditions:
- Allergies if you are allergic to Latanoprost or if you have other food or drug allergies
- Give the list of all the medications you are taking , especially of other eye lash treatment
- Keep Latanoprost and other medicines out of the reach of children and pets
- Precaution of use in closed angle glaucoma
- Store Latanoprost in a room temperature with protection from light
- Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant or trying to be pregnant
- Talk to you doctor if you will be having eye surgery
- Take out contact lens before using Latanoprost eye drops
- Use in children or pediatric patients has not been studied
- Wash your hands before or after use