Feel Comfortable Using Your Formulary Glaucoma Meds

May 2018

We're getting questions about eye drops for open-angle glaucoma.

Expect to switch most home glaucoma meds to formulary options. For example, your pharmacy will likely use latanoprost (Xalatan) in place of other prostaglandins, since it's a low-cost generic.

But don't worry if glaucoma meds need to be held during a hospital stay. Short interruptions seem okay.

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Feel Comfortable Using Your Formulary Glaucoma Meds

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