Timolol is very effective in treating ocular hypertension and elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma.
You only need to apply the eye drops once or twice a day.
Timolol is available in combination products such as Combigan (timolol and brimonidine) and Cosopt (timolol and dorzolamide) for convenience.
It is available in a low-cost generic form and will likely be covered by insurance.
Timolol ophthalmic solution can cause temporary stinging, burning, and blurred vision.
It can take up to 4 weeks for timolol to effectively control eye pressure.
This medicine should not be used by people with chronic obstructive lung disease, asthma, other lung problems, uncontrolled heart failure, or second or third-degree heart block.
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