WHY DOES YOUR DOCTOR WANT YOU
TO USE EYE DROPS?
Your Condition
Your doctor has done some tests and has shown that you have a condition which causes a raised pressure in your eye(s). There are a number of different causes - such as glaucoma. Your doctor will explain which affects you.
Your Treatment
'Timoptol' eye drops contain timolol maleate BP at a strength of either 0.25% or 0.5%. This is one of a group of chemicals called beta-blockers. These reduce the pressure in your eye(s).
HOW SHOULD YOU USE THE DROPS?
Each 'Timoptol' Unit Dose container has enough 'Timoptol' for one treatment.
First, wash your hands. Remove the strip of containers from the foil pouch, then pull off one of the containers from the end of the strip - it will break off quite easily (Fig. 1). To put the drops into your eye, twist the top off the container (Fig. 2). Then tilt your head backwards and pull the bottom lid of your eye downwards to form a pocket (Fig. 3). Hold the Unit Dose container in your other hand between your thumb and your first finger. Place the tip close to your lower eyelid and squeeze the container gently (Fig. 4). One drop of solution should fall into your eye. Put the container down and press your finger against the inside corner of your eye for at least a minute - this helps stop the drops from draining down the back of your nose into
your throat. Repeat the process with the other eye if your doctor says you should treat both eyes.
Throw the container away and wash your hands again. Do not use the container more than once. Put the unused containers back into the foil pouch and close the end to protect the contents from the
WHEN SHOULD YOU USE THE DROPS?
You should use the drops exactly as your doctor has told you. At first you should use the drops twice a day. This will be enough to keep the eye pressure low all day. Your doctor will tell you if you need to use the drops differently.
HOW MANY DROPS SHOULD YOU USE?
You should use the drops as your doctor has told you. The dose will depend on your condition, how quickly you respond, and whether you are taking any other treatment. Usually the first dose is one drop of 0.25% solution twice a day: some people need a stronger dose, and others need less. Your doctor will change your treatment as necessary.
KEEP USING ‘TIMOPTOL’
It is important that you do not stop the treatment without talking to your doctor first. You may not feel any different, but the drops are helping to reduce the pressure in your eye(s) - you should use them until your doctor says you no longer need them.
MAKE SURE 'TIMOPTOL' IS MEANT FOR
YOU
You should feel satisfied that it is all right for you to use 'Timoptol'. Some people should not use it. Your can read about these people on the back of the leaflet.
CAN 'TIMOPTOL' CAUSE PROBLEMS?
Most problems with 'Timoptol' are minor and are listed on the back of this leaflet. Your doctor can give you more information.
This is not the only information we have about 'Timoptol'. If you have any questions after reading this leaflet, ask your doctor or pharmacist, who will give you more information.
