TIMOLOL & TRAVOPROST EYE DROPS

Timolol & Travoprost Eye Drops is a combination of medication that is helpful for treating the pressure in the eye. The raised pressure in the eye is led to the increase of the disease called Glaucoma which damages the optic nerve. When there is high pressure in the eye then the possibility of the problem increases. This disease is mostly found in people above 60 years of age. Glaucoma makes old people who are above 60 years of age blind. This is a serious problem that needs to be cured.

The combination of Timolol & Travoprost Eye Drops helps the person in giving relief from the pressure that is caused in the eyes. Both the supplements of the medication are helpful in curing the pressure that is caused in the eye. Being a beta-blocker, Timolol helps in curing hypertension that is caused by the high pressure on the eye. As a prostaglandin analogue, Travoprost helps in decreasing the eye pressure that is increased. The combination of the medication helps in reducing the pressure on the eye.

The person is advised to put the combination of the medication in the affected eye. The eye drops will help the affected eye to be cured. But before its use, the person is advised to consult the doctor. The person should not administer the dose on his own as it is based on the medical condition of the person. After the use of the medication, the side effects which occur are temporary but if the person thinks that the side effects are persisting then the doctor should be consulted immediately. The doctor can reduce the dose of the medication according to the treatment.

Uses of Timolol & Travoprost Eye Drops

The combination of the medication is very helpful as the problems related to the increased pressure in the eyes including the Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension are cured. Each supplement of the medication has its own use. When both the supplements are combined then the increased pressure in the eyes is increased. The production of the fluid is increased which helps in the reduction of the eye pressure. Hypertension is treated with the help of this combination. The combination of the medication provides relief to people by reducing eye pressure which leads to hypertension.

Directions for Use

The medication is available in the liquid form providing relief to people. The person is advised to instill the eye drop in the affected eye at least once a time each night. To remember the dose the person is advised to instill the eye drop at the same time each night. The person is advised to carefully read the instructions mentioned on the label and should consult the doctor for any clarification. The person should take the medication as advised by the doctor.

Side Effects Of Timolol & Travoprost Eye Drops

The side effects can affect some persons as their body does not tolerate the side effects that affect them. The person should not lose his patience and should consult the doctor immediately. The common side effects that can occur after taking this medication are as follows :

• Eye pain
• Darkening of eyelashes
• Stinging sensation
• Irritation
• Itching
• Changing the color of the iris

Precautions To Be Taken

The precautions that are to be considered to make the medication effects are as follows :

• The person is advised to wash his hands before using the medication so as to avoid the infection
• It is advised to tell the doctor if the person is taking any other eye medication to avoid the interaction with this medication
• The person should tell the doctor if he is suffering from breathing problems, low blood pressure, etc as there is the possibility of the medication interacting with these medical problems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can the person wear contact lenses while instilling Timolol & Travoprost Eye Drops?

It is advised to remove the contact lenses before instilling the eye drops as the interaction of the medication with the contact lenses is possible

2. Can the person instill the second eye drop at the same time?

No, the person is advised not to instill the eye drops at the same time rather should maintain the gap of at least 10 – 15 minutes.