Treatment

iDose TR

Also known as Travoprost Intracameral Implant, iDose Travoprost Implant, Sustained-Release Glaucoma Implant, Glaucoma Drug Implant, Travoprost Implant

Updated May 18, 2026For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice. See our terms.

Bottom Line

This travoprost implant is placed inside the eye. It lowers eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension without daily drop dosing.

The iDose travoprost implant treats open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The prescribing label lists it for lowering eye pressure 1.

The implant is placed through a small clear corneal opening. It anchors near the eye's drain, where fluid leaves the front of the eye 1.

It is not a quick office drop change. The label includes surgical placement, follow-up checks, and safety rules for repeat treatment 1.

How It Works

Travoprost is a prostaglandin medicine. It helps lower eye pressure by improving fluid outflow from the eye 1.

The implant is different from a bottle drop. A surgeon places it inside the front chamber of the eye.

Who It Helps

This implant may be considered when open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension needs pressure lowering.

  • Daily drops are hard to use.
  • The front chamber angle can be seen clearly.
  • The cornea is healthy enough for an implant.
  • The pressure goal still needs regular follow-up.

Side Effects and Safety

The label lists risks such as pressure rise, iritis, dry eye, visual field defects, and device movement. It also lists cornea cell loss, macular swelling, inflammation, and infection inside the eye 1.

Call your surgeon for new pain, redness, light sensitivity, discharge, or vision loss after the procedure.

Cost and Insurance

This treatment is usually handled as a procedure plus a drug implant. Coverage depends on the medical plan and prior authorization rules.

  • Ask whether the quote includes the implant, surgery center, surgeon, and follow-up visits.
  • Ask whether current drops should continue until pressure is checked.
  • Ask how future repeat treatment would be billed.

Common Questions About iDose TR

No. It is a travoprost implant placed inside the front chamber of the eye.

Next Steps

  1. 1Ask your glaucoma doctor whether your angle and cornea are safe for iDose TR.
  2. 2Review your current drops and pressure goal before scheduling.
  3. 3Ask what follow-up checks are needed after placement.
  4. 4Confirm insurance coverage before the procedure.
  5. 5Call promptly for pain, redness, light sensitivity, or vision loss.

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