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

question 19

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 an increased 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."

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Definitions:

Glands of Zeis

Small sebaceous glands located at the rim of the eyelids, involved in lubricating the eyelashes to prevent drying out.

Bulbar Conjunctiva

The part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane covering the white part of the eye, that overlays the eyeball, up to the edge of the cornea.

Meibomian Glands

Specialized oil glands located along the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film.

Corneal Abscess

An inflammatory or infective consolidation of the cornea, usually due to bacterial or fungal infection, leading to pain and visual impairment.