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Ocular reaction to timolol maleate
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Timolol maleate, used for hypertension, can cause dry eyes as a side effect. Discontinuing the medication resolved the symptoms, highlighting the need for vigilance with beta-blockers.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Hypertension is a widespread cardiovascular condition requiring pharmacologic management.
- Beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents are commonly prescribed for hypertension.
- Ocular side effects of systemic medications require careful monitoring.