Besides its propeies of decreasing intraocular pressure, timolol is preferred in the treatment of glaucoma because it
Correct Answer: Produces no miosis
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Produces no miosis Advantages of topical n-blockers (timolol) over miotics (pilocarpinel No change in pupil size (no miosis) - No fluctuation in I.O.T. No induced myopia - Convenient once/twice daily applications No ciliary spasm (no spasm of accomodation) - Few systemic side effects.
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