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Timolol eye drops is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of brimonidine and timolol eye drops in the elderly.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dorzolamide and timolol eye drops in children 2 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.
For this single-center study, 50 patients with migraine were assigned randomly to receive either timolol eyedrops (0.5%) or placebo eyedrops. The participants were instructed to instill one drop of solution in each eye as soon as a migraine began.
Due to the high incidence of glaucoma and the frequent use of eye drops as first-line therapy, it is important for providers to be familiar with the indication, the active ingredients, and the potential systemic side effects of these medications.
This pilot study successfully explored the effect size of timolol eyedrops on migraine headaches. Several participants responded extremely well to the timolol. Further research is needed to determine what patient factors might predict responsiveness to timolol.
Find patient medical information for timolol ophthalmic (eye) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.
Timolol eye drops and gel-forming solution control glaucoma but do not cure it. Continue to use timolol even if you feel well. Do not stop using the medication without talking to your doctor. To instill the eye drops or eye gel, follow these steps: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Find patient medical information for brimonidine-timolol ophthalmic (eye) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.
For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops): For glaucoma or hypertension of the eye: Adults and teenagers—One drop in the affected eye(s) once a day in the evening.