To stay on track with your treatment, stay on top of your numbers

Believe it or not, the fact that you can't see or feel IOP — whether it's high or low — can be a disadvantage. That's because there are no obvious warning signs that your sight could be at risk. But if your IOP gets too high, it can lead to vision loss. While high IOP is not, in itself, the only sign that your vision may be at risk, “seeing” your numbers is important. You can do this by keeping a record and observing your results over time. Remember, high IOP is never “cured” but must be treated everyday to help lower IOP. Knowing how you're doing can help you stay on track.

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Next: Your Guide to High IOP

Most people aren't as familiar with eye pressure numbers as they are with blood pressure or cholesterol numbers. Of course, everyone has some pressure within the eye. But how do you know when it's too high? Is there a common guideline or is it different for each person? Understanding your number, and what it means, can be a helpful tool in tracking the progress of your treatment.

What's a “high” IOP?

Typically, a pressure of 14-16 millimeters of mercury (mm HG) is considered normal. A pressure of 21 mm HG or higher is considered cause for concern. But everyone's optic nerve is different. An IOP measurement deemed normal in some eyes might be considered high in others.

Your target IOP

A healthy IOP for you may not be the same as a healthy IOP for someone else. Eye pressure and the optic nerve's ability to tolerate it will differ from person to person. Be sure to consult with your doctor about what your target number should be.

Spikes in pressure

IOP must be managed around the clock. Most patients with open-angle glaucoma experience significant fluctuations in IOP during the day. Because these spikes can contribute to the progression of glaucoma, it's essential to take your medication as directed.

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
TRAVATAN Z^® (travoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.004% is a prescription medicine indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Dosage and Administration
The recommended dosage of TRAVATAN Z^® Solution is one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the evening.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings and Precautions
Pigmentation
Some patients may experience darkening of the iris (the colored part of the eye) which is most noticeable in patients who only receive treatment in one eye. These changes may be permanent.
Eyelash Changes
Patients may also experience growth and thickening of their eyelashes, and/or darkening of the skin around the eye. These changes are usually reversible.

Adverse Reactions
The most common side effect with TRAVATAN Z^® Solution is redness of the eye (also known as ocular hyperemia). Other side effects include eye discomfort, a feeling of something in the eye, eye pain and itching.

Use in Specific Populations
Use in pediatric patients below the age of 16 years is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use.

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