Eye Drops Query

[Quantam]

Hello, I have just been prescribed beta blockers to go with my latanaprost eyedrops. I take my latanaprost at night and the betablockers in the morning. The consultant said that I could combine the two into one set of drops if I speak to my gp is this a good idea or am I better taking them twice a day?

Thanks.

[Quantam]

Hi, many thanks for your sound advice!

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello. Taking a combination drop is more convenient as you only have to put in one drop rather than the two.

[Quantam in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Thanks Trish, I will ask my gp if they can do that for me!

[Lynne-H]

Hi Quantam

I use combination eyedrops - Ganfort which is Bimatoprost and Timolol (a betablocker) combined in one bottle. I use it at bedtime.

Much more convenient than using two lots.

Lynne

[Quantam in reply to Lynne-H]

Thanks Lynn, I have just received a copy of the letter my Consultant sent to my gp and they have indeed asked for the drops to be combined into one bottle. I just need to ask for them to leave out the preservatives!

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner in reply to Quantam]

Ive just sent you a pm.

[mrswaffle]

I use Azarga, which is a combination of brinzolamide and timolol ( the latter is a beta blocker). I use these twice daily and also bimatoprost at night.

[Quantam in reply to mrswaffle]

Thanks for that, I never realised there were so many meds!