Beta Blockers - Glaucoma Medication | Driving with Dr. David Richardson

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  • The beta blocker class of #glaucoma medications is one of the oldest, most affordable, and effective treatments of glaucoma. However, there are a number of important things anyone prescribed this medication should know. In this video Dr. David Richardson discusses the side effects, ideal dosing, and pearls of getting the most out of this medication.
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  • @susankapur4364
    @susankapur4364 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to know that it's better to administer Timolol early in the day rather than at night. Thank you!

  • @FionaSavemoney
    @FionaSavemoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous, so much information in 12 minutes. Really appreciate you making these. I know they will never get the viewing figures of a cat video but they are so appreciated and so important to those of us fighting this disease.

  • @Steph_7d7
    @Steph_7d7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I work in a freezer and these drops definitely make a person way more susceptible to the cold. So much so im gonna be asking my eye doc for an alternative medication.

  • @KathyFoleywriter
    @KathyFoleywriter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So important for me to hear. I have low blood pressure but have to take something for my serious glaucoma. Just started timolol perservative free because I'm very allergic to preservatives. Going through a rough patch right now seeing two specialists next week. Wish me luck. You are very helpful.

  • @vidyawagle7590
    @vidyawagle7590 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for your video! It was so helpful!

  • @cathywhyte1257
    @cathywhyte1257 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Dr David Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and understanding. Your efforts empower me to go forward in addressing my recent diagnosis more informed ... really helpful . Thank you

  • @deborarichardson6605
    @deborarichardson6605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dr. Richardson

  • @Moonshineiii
    @Moonshineiii ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the information . Is this your last video ?

  • @harpreetkaur8570
    @harpreetkaur8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Highly informative..
    Thanks doctor
    May God bless you

  • @woopy6176
    @woopy6176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much, you're helping a lot of people

    • @donnapierce4801
      @donnapierce4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like your teaching. Not the driving.

  • @jamesc5363
    @jamesc5363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you once again, Dr Richardson for your informative videos. I am very surprised and slightly concerned to learn that Timolol does not work effectively when applied at night. Yet, I have received instructions to use the drops at night time. After learning about negative effects of preservatives and requested, I am now using Ganfort PF 0.3/5 (bimatoprost/timolol). I am keen to change my application time to morning in this case? Would you agree to this? Thank you.

  • @philippedanks4866
    @philippedanks4866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello and thank you so much for your very useful videos. Could you in an other video talk about extreme dipping at night very often followed by hypertension in the morning ?
    As an example, after wearing a 24h Holter, my cardiologist measured my dipping with values down to 6.4-4.1 at night and hypertension of 18-14 early in the morning...with no evident explanations and no medication to fix the issue.
    What in your opinion could cause the night extreme dipping and the hypertension in the morning ?
    Thks again and best regards.
    Philippe.

  • @09Youba
    @09Youba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had glaucoma for 33 years and I have learned more in 12 mins. that I never new. After being on
    beta blocker's for this long would they cause cataract lens to become blurry? l

  • @ahenzeaccessories
    @ahenzeaccessories 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to be on# timolol but suffered palpitations for years.
    I was put on #betopic a month ago and it's just been fantastic apart from the unexciting burning sensation I get on contact. Thanks for this information. Greetings from #Ghana , #Accra

  • @dustindusten
    @dustindusten 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty~

  • @nosoftspot9915
    @nosoftspot9915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, hope all is well, I have glaucoma and I'm on a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor/beta blocker eye drop, which is triggering systemic autoimmune issues, no matter how healthy I'm eating or fasting. Any suggestions? Thank in advance

  • @mustafazadran5298
    @mustafazadran5298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have glaucoma.
    I'm not upset. What can I do now? Surgery is done?

  • @pfung45
    @pfung45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was recently diagnosed with glaucoma and was recommended Cosoft, and I suffered running nose and mucus in the throat for 3 weeks.

  • @rajk-qk7ne
    @rajk-qk7ne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to treat retina detachment caused by mercury toxicity, are there any treatments....

  • @jkd6969
    @jkd6969 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am in my 60ies and Timolol drop lowers iOP but it lowers my blood pressure quite considerably to 80/60.

  • @ashedwards1311
    @ashedwards1311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss you guys.

  • @jimrogers4809
    @jimrogers4809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can long term use of timolol cause cataracts or is that not possible. Also is fixed combination timolol safe for your eyes and blood flow to eyes as long as you take it beofre 4pm, do you still recommend fixed combination timolol as long as patients take it beofre 4pm

  • @philstark9716
    @philstark9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had beta blocker eye drops for two years. Had poor sleep and felt ill. When I came off had horrendous withdrawal affects so be warned.

    • @princessegohoungo2142
      @princessegohoungo2142 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey I had timolol eye drops(beta blocker) for a week but started feeling sick as well. Nausea, slow heart rate and lightheadedness. I stopped taking them like two days ago but the symptoms are still there. for how long did you have the withdrawal effects?

  • @fnodior3324
    @fnodior3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It timolol has benzal too!!!

  • @cathycharron-folsom4504
    @cathycharron-folsom4504 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had massive reaction to beta blocker that caused systemic inflammation in every part of body and caused dvts in legs. Have circulation and severe Raynauds

  • @teetoomaa
    @teetoomaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doctor thank you for this video..I'm from nigeria and I was recently diagnosed of early glaucoma and i also have high blood pressure aswell so i'm currently on medications IVYMOICELL and BRIMONIDIN Eyedrops and also BP Medication but i take mine 3 times daily for the BRIMONIDIN and 4 times daily for the IVYMOICELL then the BP drug only in the morning. I want to ask if this is right for me..I just started treatment late march and i'm not seeing improvement..I still feel pains in my head everyday...Please sir i will appreciate if i get a response..

    • @christiankasie9493
      @christiankasie9493 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can direct you to a good hospital, drop your number and am also from Nigeria

  • @jimrogers4809
    @jimrogers4809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    l have been taking azarga a fixed combination timolol drop for 6 years , it has the preservative BAK in it. l have'nt noticed any problems of side effects does that mean BAK is not harming my eyes? should l ask to switch to another eye drop thats preservative free , is it safe to stay on azarga

    • @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino
      @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most people tolerate BAK well enough when using only one or two drops each day. Problems generally appear in those who require 3+ drops each day or who have taken these preserved eye drops for years.

  • @lkmsl
    @lkmsl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doctor , don't you think it might be a little dangerous driving while putting on a show ?

  • @johnwallen438
    @johnwallen438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is Cosopt and Trusopt the same?

    • @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino
      @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Cosopt is what is called a “fixed combination” of Trusopt plus timolol (a beta-blocker).

  • @recoveringbaptist2023
    @recoveringbaptist2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I refuse to use prostaglandin analogues any longer. Turned my once beautiful eyes into zombie eyes. Totally sunken into my head. Ugh.

    • @ascoltani4107
      @ascoltani4107 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And what do you use now?

  • @kcmic7225
    @kcmic7225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was diagnosed glaucoma when I was 21! I remember being so upset. I like the beta blockers because they do not make your eyes bloodshot like the P.A's do. However, being on timilol I noticed exercise resistance and fatigue.. I cant break a sweat on the treadmill any thoughts on this? Do most people get this?

    • @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino
      @DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Beta-blockers are known to reduce heart rate which can be an issue when trying to workout. I recommend punctual occlusion (plenty of videos on how to do this online) immediately after using timolol. Alternatively, betaxolol is a beta-blocker glaucoma medication that is less likely to cause low heart rate (but it stings and must be used twice a day).

  • @ashedwards1311
    @ashedwards1311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @user-cf9np9cy8q
    @user-cf9np9cy8q 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr eyes nice

  • @curiousgeorge1556
    @curiousgeorge1556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool Low blood sugars and contraceptive LOL Well they do work The one side effect was low blood pressure HOORAY Thanks DR DRIVER GOOD WORK KEEP DRIVING

  • @alinawafali6228
    @alinawafali6228 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why you not try to sumed up every thing in 5 minutes video