Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10072572 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The use of preservatives in timolol 0.5% eyedrops leads to tear film instability and ocular surface inflammatory changes documented by a reduction of breakup time and an increase of IL-1β tear concentrations. Preservative-free beta-blockers are preferable for long-term hypotensive therapy to prevent ocular surface inflammation.
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Authors
Gianluca MD, Marco MD, PhD, Francesco MD, Mariacristina MD, Massimo G. MD,