reaction to eyedrops

what is the alternative to eyedrops for the treatment of glaucoma.?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Laser or surgery

JCH MD

[seth85]

Thanks for the information,
Between the two, which would be less intrusive and uncomfortable for my wife who is 86 yrs of age and in good health but a little frail.. seth

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

JCH MD

[seth85]

Thanks once again, seth.

[Ryoko]

Hello,  My husband is concerned about side effect he is experiencing since starting Travatan eye drops.  In the process of diagnosing possible glaucoma He has been prescribed Travatan [travoprost opthalmic solution) 0.004% 1 gtts Left Eye per day. On day 3 of using these drops he is experiencing the following symptoms: tenderness of the eye [feels bruised when touching lid]. There is generalized conjuntivitis, the Iris is bulging, the pupils are equal and reactive to light, but he experiences pain in direct sun. His past medical history includes:  54 y/o with no health problems began having blurred vision in his L eye [felt like he had vaseline covering his L eye X 1 month] .....when it did not clear visited his ophthalmologist. Tonometry on 9/14 and 9/21 identified a slight variance of ocular pressure from Left = 32 to Right = 18. Ocular digital photos and field of view test is scheduled.  Symptoms were reported today, as MD is not in the office till Tuesday 9/29, patient has been advised to continue Travatan and visit for another Tonometry Tuesday.  We are both concerned about what appears to be increasing intraocular pressure and continuing the use of Travatan.  
We are very concerned about these symptoms and are asking your opinion of these emerging symptoms and the continuing safe use of Travatan......we are considering discontinuing these drops prior to the Tuesday visit.
Your impressions are appreciated.