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Ready to Say Goodbye to Daily Drops? Learn About iDose TR!
Most people use eye drops to help alleviate the symptoms of their glaucoma. But what if there was another way?
The iDose implant is a game-changing new surgical treatment for glaucoma. Think of it like a tiny dropper that slowly releases medicine.
Why Choose the iDose implant?
iDose TR is a sustained-release implant, which means it gives your eye the medicine it needs over a long period. Here’s why this glaucoma treatment option can be helpful:
- Less Need for Eye Drops: One of the biggest benefits of the iDose implant is that it can significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for daily glaucoma eye drops, making the management of your glaucoma much simpler.
- Long-Lasting Effect: The iDose TR implant is designed to release medicine (called travoprost) at a steady level for around 4 to 5 years. After that time, it can be safely replaced with a new one.
- May Improve Quality of Life: Not having to worry about putting in eye drops every day can make life easier and less stressful for people with glaucoma.
- Good Safety Record: Studies have consistently shown that the iDose TR implant has a good safety profile. Most people who opt for the iDose implant experience well-controlled eye pressure without needing more eye drops.
Common Questions You Might Have About iDose:
- How does the iDose TR get into my eye? A trained ophthalmologist puts the tiny iDose implant into the front part of your eye during a small surgical procedure. This is done through a very small cut on the surface of your eye.
- Will I be able to feel the implant in my eye? The iDose TR is very small (about 1.8 mm by 0.5 mm) and is placed in a location where you likely won’t feel it.
- What happens after the iDose TR stops releasing medicine? After about 4 to 5 years, the iDose implant will have released all its medicine. Your doctor can then safely replace it with a new implant if it’s still the best glaucoma treatment option for you. The process to remove the old one and put in a new one has also been shown to be safe.
- Is iDose TR better than eye drops? iDose TR offers a different way to manage glaucoma, and it might be a better option for some people than others. It’s especially helpful for those who have trouble remembering to use their eye drops regularly. Our team can help you decide if iDose is the right choice for your specific situation.
- How long does iDose TR last? The iDose TR implant typically lasts for around 4–5 years by continuously releasing the glaucoma medication travoprost. After this period, the implant can be safely exchanged for a new one by your eye doctor.
The treatment of your glaucoma is a team effort between you and your eye doctor.
If you’re interested in learning more about iDose TR and whether it could be one of your glaucoma treatment options for managing your eye pressure, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us!
