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Health Encyclopedia: Glaucoma Medications

Medications

Nearly all glaucoma medications are prescribed for reducing eye pressure. Lowering IOP is even proving to be beneficial for about two-thirds of patients with normal-pressure glaucoma.

Beta-blockers (Timolol and Others)

Topical beta adrenoceptor blockers (common called beta-blockers) are the drugs most often prescribed to treat glaucoma. They lower the pressure inside the eye by inhibiting the production of aqueous humor.

Brands. These drugs are categorized as either nonselective or selec...

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