BACKGROUNDGlaucoma a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy, is an important cause of blindness. Prostaglandin analogues are new class of very potent IOP lowering agent with a unique mechanism of action. Four agents are in the category of prostaglandins, also called hypotensive lipids. These are Latanoprost, Unoprostone, Travoprost and Bimatoprost.
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