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Timford Eye Drop Substitute

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Composition:

TIMOLOL-0.5%W/V

Uses:

Timford Eye Drop is used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure in the eyes). The detailed uses of Timford Eye Drop are as follows:<br/>• Glaucoma Treatment: Timford Eye Drop is used to treat glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure, helping to preserve vision and prevent further damage.<br/>• Ocular Hypertension: Timford Eye Drop is used to lower high eye pressure, reducing the risk of vision problems and protecting eye health.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Timford Eye Drop is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Timford Eye Drop decreases the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by ciliary body into eyeball. Thereby, lowers pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

FAQs

Timford Eye Drop is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions of glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).

You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, squeeze the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of bottle to eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Timford Eye Drop, you are advised to close your eyes for minimum 3 to 5 minutes and pressure should be applied to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops spreading into rest of the body.

No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Timford Eye Drop as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that causes colour change of contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of cornea (transparent layer at the front of eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Timford Eye Drop and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Timford Eye Drop. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain or stinging in the eye, abnormal sensation in the eye after using Timford Eye Drop.

Yes, you may need to stop using Timford Eye Drop before surgery as it may alter the effects of certain medicines that are used during anaesthesia. Therefore, you are recommended to inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Timford Eye Drop before any surgery or dental procedure.

Yes, Timford Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision, double vision or drooping of upper eyelid (eye is half closed). Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

You are advised not to use more than the prescribed dose as it may cause adverse effects such as dizziness, light-headedness, headache, chest pain, difficulty in breathing or slow heart rate. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

The duration for the Timford Eye Drop will be prescribed by the doctor. This depends on your health condition and other factors as allergic conditions. Consult your doctor if any side effects persists.

No, Timford Eye Drop do not considerably lower systemic blood pressure. But it lowers ocular pressure (pressure in the eye). Please, consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

No, do not stop using Timford Eye Drop when you feel better. Complete the full treatment prescribed by your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause symptoms to reoccur.

Take the advice of doctor if you are allergic to Timford Eye Drop. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen after using Timford Eye Drop. During the pregnancy, or breast-feeding you need to take the advice of the doctor.

Timford Eye Drop causes side effects as redness, itching, stinging, or burning in the eyes, swelling of eyelid and dry eyes. However, consult the doctor if they persists for longer durations.