Travoprost (Travatan) is a potent medication from the prostaglandin family used to treat glaucoma and lower intraocular pressure.
Unique Characteristics
The drug works highly effectively to increase fluid drainage and is taken once a day in the evening. In certain versions of the medication (like Travatan Z or newer formulations), a different preservative (such as SofZia or Polyquad) is used, which tends to be gentler on the ocular surface compared to the classic BAK preservative. This can be beneficial for patients suffering from dry eye.