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Latanoprost was the first prostaglandin to be approved as first-line treatment for elevated eye pressure. Three newer prostaglandins are travoprost (Travatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan),and tafluprost (Zioptan). These drugs are used to reduce eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and high ocular pressure. Side effects include itching, redness, and burning during administration. Muscle and joint pain may also occur.
A: Many of the anti-glaucoma medications can have systemic side effects. As the drops are absorbed into the eye, some of the medication gets absorbed into the bloodstream and can, therefore, affect other parts of the body. There are a number of good glaucoma medications. However, each has its own set of potential systemic side effects. The main goal is to keep the eye pressure under control with the minimal amount of medication. Some beta blocker type glaucoma medication can cause impotence and/or reduce one's libido.