timolol
Beta-Blocker Eye Drop
Plain-language definition
A beta-blocker eye drop that lowers eye pressure by reducing aqueous humor production. One of the oldest and most widely used glaucoma medications.
Read our full article on Timolol (Timoptic).
Where this term comes up
“Dorzolamide is commonly used as part of a multi-drug regimen, especially in fixed combination with timolol as Cosopt.”
Medication · Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
“Examples: atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, timolol”
Guide · Medications That Cause Dry Eye
“Beta-blockers (timolol)”
Condition · Glaucoma
- Category
- Medication
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
- dorzolamide
Glaucoma Eye Drop (CAI)
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- FDA
Food and Drug Administration
A note on medical context
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