A Patient with Glaucoma Who Has Been Using Timolol (Timoptic)drops

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with glaucoma who has been using timolol (Timoptic) drops for several days tells the nurse that the eye drops cause eye burning and visual blurriness for a short time after administration. The best response to the patient's statement is

• A)"Those symptoms may indicate a need for a change in dosage of the eye drops."
• B)"The drops are uncomfortable, but it is important to use them to retain your vision."
• C)"These are normal side effects of the drug, which should be less noticeable with time."
• D)"Notify your health care provider so that different eye drops can be prescribed for you."