Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10072572 American Journal of Ophthalmology 2005 6 Pages PDF
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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