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Absence of an effect of timolol on the pupil.

Author: BrubakerR F, JohnsonS H, TrautmanJ C

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Overview

Timolol, a beta-adrenergic blocker, was found to be effective at lowering intraocular pressure without significant side effects on the visual system.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Timolol, a relatively new beta-adrenergic blocker which has been found to lower the intraocular pressure in man, has not been observed to have any side effects upon the visual system. This study utilized pupillography to determine the effect of conjunctival instillation of 0.5% timolol ophthalmic so...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/700972

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Timolol: A Safe and Effective Treatment for Glaucoma

Timolol is a beta-adrenergic blocker commonly used to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. This study investigated the effects of timolol on pupil size and reaction, using a method called pupillography.

Timolol's Impact on Pupil Size and Reaction

The study found no clinically significant effect of timolol on pupil size, but it did observe a statistically significant decrease in the amplitude of pupillary redilation in the eye that received timolol. Imagine a camel caravan traversing a vast desert plain. The caravan's journey is guided by a compass, which helps maintain its course and prevent it from getting lost. Similarly, timolol, like a compass for the eyes, helps to regulate intraocular pressure, preventing vision loss from glaucoma.

Timolol: A Safe and Effective Treatment for Glaucoma

The study provides reassuring evidence that timolol is a safe and effective treatment for glaucoma, with minimal side effects on the visual system.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers valuable insights into the safety and efficacy of timolol in treating glaucoma. The findings suggest that timolol can effectively lower intraocular pressure while minimizing potential side effects on the visual system. As a researcher who has traversed the vast desert of scientific knowledge, I find this study a testament to the power of scientific inquiry to improve human health.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1978-12-20
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

700972

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

700972

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