Procedures

For years, prescription eye drops have served as the first line of glaucoma treatment. But the daily reality of using them is often harder than it sounds. Forgotten doses, burning sensations, and ongoing irritation are familiar frustrations for patients who depend on drops to control their glaucoma.

At The Harman Eye Clinic and Edmonds Eye, MD, we’re proud to offer iDose TR, an FDA-approved breakthrough that delivers glaucoma medication directly into your eye. The result? Less time spent worrying about drops, and more time devoted to what truly matters in your life.

What is iDose TR?

iDose TR is a tiny titanium device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted inside the eye and slowly releases glaucoma medication over an extended timeframe.
Inside the implant is travoprost, a pressure-reducing medication belonging to the same drug class as many commonly prescribed eye drops. What sets iDose TR apart is how the medication is delivered: rather than relying on you to remember a daily routine, the implant consistently releases medication right where it’s needed, month after month.

Are You a Good Candidate for iDose?

iDose TR has been approved for adults living with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It may be a great option if remembering daily drops is difficult, if drops cause discomfort, or if you simply prefer a more convenient way to control your eye pressure.

The implant can be placed as a standalone treatment or combined with cataract surgery or another minimally invasive glaucoma procedure. The best way to determine if iDose TR is right for you is through a thorough evaluation by a glaucoma specialist at The Harman Eye Clinic and Edmonds Eye, MD.

Your eye doctor will examine your pressure history, review the medications you are currently taking, and evaluate your overall eye health before offering a recommendation.

What to Expect During Your Procedure

The iDose TR procedure is fast and gentle, and takes place in an outpatient setting. Your eye surgeon makes a very small incision, even smaller than the one used during cataract surgery, and positions the implant in the front portion of your eye. As soon as it is in place, the implant starts releasing medication. Most patients remain comfortable from start to finish, and the procedure itself only takes a few minutes.

What is Recovery Like after an iDose Procedure?

Recovery following iDose TR is generally fast. You can return home to rest after the procedure, and most people resume their normal activities within a day or two.

You will have a few follow-up appointments with your glaucoma specialist to examine the implant, monitor your eye pressure, and confirm that healing is progressing well. Because the implant rests within your eye, you will neither see nor feel it during your everyday activities.

Benefits of Choosing iDose

The biggest benefit of iDose TR is being freed from the never-ending routine of daily eye drops. Many patients find they can cut back on or even stop their glaucoma drops following the implant, although individual outcomes will differ.

Your eye doctor will closely monitor your eye pressure and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Once the medication in the implant runs out, a replacement can typically be placed during another brief office visit, allowing your treatment to continue without interruption.

Talk With a Glaucoma Specialist at The Harman Eye Clinic and Edmonds Eye, MD

If managing daily drops feels like a burden, or if you would like to explore a more modern approach to glaucoma care, our team is ready to help. We will hear out your concerns, address your questions, and design a treatment plan that suits your lifestyle.

Schedule a consultation at The Harman Eye Clinic and Edmonds Eye, MD in Arlington and Edmonds, WA, today to discover whether iDose TR is the right fit for you.