Rhopressa and Eye Pain: What Users Say

• Tan...
• June 28, 2019

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I was on these drops for about 2 months. One drop in each eye once a day along with Travatan. The pressure was low after the usage, but the side effect was significant. First, I noticed that my eyes became more teary and wet in the morning, and my eyes were extremely red all day long. Later, combined with seasonal allergies, my eyes felt irritated all the time. After 1 month of use, the pressure was under control at 12-13. At this point, my eyes were very irritated and I had puffy eyes. My doctor advised me to stop using it and prescribed steroid eye drops to calm the irritation, and just continue with Travatan. I am a 46-year-old female with hereditary glaucoma, and I have been using eye drops for over 20 years. These drops do work, but the side effects are tough."

• tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "The following day I started on Rhopressa, I was nauseous with pain in my eyes. I continued for 4 more days until I was bedridden with a severe migraine headache. I was seeing floating colored rainbows. My body ached as if I had the flu. I discontinued after one week. Two days after discontinuing Rhopressa, I felt much better. My doctor put me on Azopt in place of Rhopressa. Thus far, no side effects."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2023

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I tried this drug 3 times. From the first use, I couldn't tolerate it. This time I tried it again, and I experienced worsened blurry vision for 3 days, eye pain, and red eyes. I'm done with this, I don’t care about the doctor getting mad, I’m mad too, it’s awful."

• AER...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "Although it did lower my IOP, it caused redness, eye discomfort, and fluctuating vision (worse in the morning and better in the evening as the effect of the drug waned). The fluctuating vision is the worst side effect. It makes it very difficult to read a computer screen, which is what I had to do all day long. I cannot wait to stop it. I have used Combigan for years without problems. Rhopressa was added when my IOP went up after steroid drops were introduced post-DMEK. I will stop Rhopressa as soon as I wean off steroids!"

• Chu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 16, 2021

For Intraocular Hypertension "I was diagnosed with ocular hypertension about 4 years ago. I kept it under control with Travatan-Z for about three years, and then the pressure started to creep up again. My doctor added Rhopressa to my regimen, and it has helped keep the pressure down (below 20). However, the Rhopressa has the unpleasant side effect of watery eyes, which gives me blurred vision - mainly when reading or at the computer. It also causes some eye irritation and redness. I've tried at least three other types of drops, but all have their drawbacks. For me, Travatan-Z has the least side effects, but doesn't seem to do the job anymore."