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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.
Inadequate aqueous drainage: If the fluid drains slowly from the eye, this can cause increased eye pressure. Eye trauma Certain medications: Ocular hypertension is a side effect of certain medications (i.e. steroid eye drops, etc).