CompositionIotim 0.5% Eye Drops are used to lower raised pressure inside the eye in conditions such as open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Reducing this pressure helps protect the optic nerve and lowers the risk of gradual, painless vision loss.
These drops contain timolol maleate, a beta-blocker that reduces the amount of fluid produced inside the eye. Wash your hands before use and instil one drop into the affected eye or eyes as prescribed. After instilling, press gently on the inner corner of the eye near the nose for about a minute to limit the amount absorbed into the body. Continue using the drops regularly as directed, even if your eyes feel comfortable, as raised eye pressure often causes no symptoms.
Attending regular eye check-ups to monitor your eye pressure and optic nerve health is an important part of managing glaucoma alongside this medicine. Protecting your eyes from injury and avoiding activities that could raise eye pressure further, as advised by your doctor, can also help.
Before using these drops, tell your doctor if you have asthma, chronic bronchitis, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, as beta-blocker eye drops can occasionally affect breathing or heart rate even when used in the eye. Inform your doctor about any other eye drops or medicines you are using, and mention if you wear contact lenses.
