Question
I SENT A NOTE EARLIER ABOUT MY 80YEAR OLD MOTHER WITH GLAUCOMA . COULD A BETA BLOCKER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSER INSTEAD OF THE DIURTETIC SHE IS ON HELP WITH THE PRESSER IN HER EYES. ALSO SHE HAS HAD CATERAC SURGEY ON BOTH EYES. SHE IS A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND I WANT TO HELP HER ANY WAY I CAN. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE. CAROL
Answer
Systemic beta blockers may have an effect on the eye pressure but this is usually not of great significance. The reason is because the topical drop will allow for a much greater concentration in the eye. The systemic drug will not allow for such a high concentration. There are many good options out there nowdays.
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