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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.
Lotemax, like other steroid ophthalmic drops, can raise the pressure in the eye, which can lead to glaucoma, a disease that compresses the optic nerve and damages the nerve fibers. Glaucoma can lead to blindness if not promptly treated. Signs of increased eye pressure may be pain in the eye and decreased vision.